The news lately has been full of stories concerning the Coronavirus or Covid-19, And panic has ensued. I trust more in my Heavenly Father to provide protection for me than in the government, WHO, or health care professionals.
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your Heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s troubles are enough for today.” (Matthew 7: 31-34 NLT)
Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! (Habakkuk 3: 17-18 NLT)
I was born 5 weeks early and weighed about 4 pounds and 12 ounces. I spent 2 weeks in an incubator before my parents were able to take me home. The pediatrician attending me was amazed that I did not have any physical difficulties with my eyes, breathing, or etc. I have known all my life that my life is totally in God’s hands. I have trusted Him through every difficulty I have faced.
I am trusting God to watch over me in the current Covid-19 crisis as well.
However, trusting God to watch over me doesn’t mean that I don’t use common sense. I don’t live recklessly. I make an effort to drive carefully, and take other measures to protect myself. During the current crisis, I will wash my hands carefully (like I always should anyway), try to remember not to touch my face with my hands, keep my devices clean, and I will try to avoid large crowds of people.
Will I sequester myself in my home and refuse to go anywhere? Nope. I will, however, do so if instructed by health care officials. I will also stay at home and keep my germs to myself if I get sick.
Will I purchase an insane amount of toilet paper? Nope. I have no idea what that is all about.
Will I wear a face mask? Nope. I have been told that face masks will not help those who are healthy.
Am I planning to fly or take a cruise? Nope. I will only travel if necessary.
So, I plan to use my God-given common sense, and my God-given faith and peace to stay calm. I know God will see me through this and any other crisis which comes my way. I also know that I won’t leave this life before my time.
My life has been, is, and always will be in God’s hands.
Now I need to go see if I have enough chocolate. Can’t run out of that!
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