With all that is going on in the world today, I find, like millions of others that I have a lot of time on my hands.
We have been in lockdown for six months now and I wish I could say in all honesty that I am not feeling the strain. I miss my family.
At first it wasn't so hard- staying at home was fun, but after a month my cooking and baking became old news.
Grateful that I am for chat and Face time, not seeing my grown children and grandchildren in person became stale.
Last night we were informed that we will be in lockdown for another three weeks at least. I must confess I went in to grieving mode.
I had a good cry, and talked to the LORD and I had to repent of self pity. Goodness knows, I personally have not had someone close to me die of Covid 19. Or taken their life because of unbearable losses.
If we have to be quarantined, then I can not think of a nicer place to be than my own home. I had to confess also that I have lost sight of the bigger picture and focused only on the immediate problems.
My spirit had become disturbed and my peace was gone. I had to lay this at Jesus's feet and then replace it with a renewed mind and heart.
So I resolved to stop dwelling on what I have lost and be thankful for what I have- which outweighs the negatives 100 fold.
I have returned with renewed appreciation for the scriptures I read every day on trust and hope and love.
God has renewed and refreshed my thinking and I know it is through the Holy Spirit that my help has come.
With taking my thoughts into the captivity of Christ, my life has taken a turn for the better. My peace has returned.
If you too are feeling despondent and disturbed, take it to God Who knows our hearts anyway and leave it there with Him.
In exchange, He will lead you into green pastures and give you rest. In quietness comes strength.
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
For thus says the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: “ In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15
Oh, Glenys, my heart goes out to you. Thank you for words of quiet strength, borrowed from a strong God.
ReplyDeleteI really want to be a woman of strength and I can't be her without clinging to God and drawing my strength and peace from Him. Thanks again for sharing a cuppa with me today, Michele!
DeleteI love how every time your spirit was again disrupted you pressed back into the Prince of Peace. He is so faithful, isn't He? love this beautiful reminder to come to Him.
ReplyDeleteI need to seek Christ often because my nature is not a peaceful one. I worry and overthink. When I go to Christ, I stop trying to control everything. Then my peace returns. Thank you for taking tea again with me, Mariel.
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