The coronavirus pandemic overwhelms all of our news outlets and consumes many of our thoughts. It’s sad to say that the COVID-19 situation has affected nearly everything we do, which includes the ways we worship together as God’s people. However, not everything about these days has to be negative. There are some things we can do that will help us through this mess.
I have been thinking about some goals to help us grow stronger during these times. I encourage each of you to adopt some of these goals in the unsteady times ahead.
Allow God to strengthen you and consider doing some of these helpful hints:
1. Grow Stronger In Your Bible Reading.
Much of our lives are full of things to do, and some things may be taking more time than it used to, but we may also have fewer interruptions today than we did two months ago, especially if you are quarantined at home. Most people have fewer outside duties right now as well. Spend extra time reading your Bible to grow stronger in your Bible intake.
2. Grow Stronger In Your Bible Study.
As a result of so many live-streamed services and pre-recorded Bible studies, people can fill their time listening to other people. This is great that we have many the resources.
I do want to encourage you that it would also be a great idea to spend time doing your own deeper study into God’s Word. Pull out a commentary, look one up online if you don’t have one, and start studying on your own. You will be surprised what you learn.
3. Grow Stronger In Your Family Commitment.
Because everything has shut down, many families have extra time to spend together. You may miss going to social events, but you’ve gain time to go for a walk, ride a bike, and read books together and discuss what you have just read. Something else you can do is call family members, send an email, or talk to your neighbors on the phone. Outside your family, remember social distancing (I know I don’t like that terms too well, but there is some wisdom in following it right now). Don’t miss the privilege this crisis gives you to spend extra time with your family.
4. Grow Stronger In Your Prayer Life.
Crises have a way of reminding us of the need to pray. But, this time of distancing also keeps us away from our church members, and when they are sick. Spend extra time in prayer during these days as you cry to the Lord to protect and heal you, your family members, church members, friends, neighbors, the lost, and deliver our world from this pandemic.
Pray for me too. It’s challenging enough to prepare sermons and teaching lessons, but to also work, record the messages, etc. Pray and God will strengthen your prayer life all the more.
5. Grow Stronger Physically.
Commit to coming out of this time of shutdown in better physical condition than when we went into it.
This takes effort because people are cooking lots of good food in their house these days, and that can cause problems of its own. We should also make time to go for walks or run if you like doing that). Maybe look up some exercise videos (even walking videos in place) on the internet. Do something to keep your body fit because it helps your mind stay fit.
Remember, the Coronavirus is going to change things around us in many different ways. There is a lot about this time of distancing ourselves from others that is hard, and some of it has many people scared. You don’t have to give up. Make time to get stronger. You won’t regret it. You can make sure some of the changes in your own life are positive and God will strengthen you.
I have been thinking about some goals to help us grow stronger during these times. I encourage each of you to adopt some of these goals in the unsteady times ahead.
Allow God to strengthen you and consider doing some of these helpful hints:
1. Grow Stronger In Your Bible Reading.
Much of our lives are full of things to do, and some things may be taking more time than it used to, but we may also have fewer interruptions today than we did two months ago, especially if you are quarantined at home. Most people have fewer outside duties right now as well. Spend extra time reading your Bible to grow stronger in your Bible intake.
2. Grow Stronger In Your Bible Study.
As a result of so many live-streamed services and pre-recorded Bible studies, people can fill their time listening to other people. This is great that we have many the resources.
I do want to encourage you that it would also be a great idea to spend time doing your own deeper study into God’s Word. Pull out a commentary, look one up online if you don’t have one, and start studying on your own. You will be surprised what you learn.
3. Grow Stronger In Your Family Commitment.
Because everything has shut down, many families have extra time to spend together. You may miss going to social events, but you’ve gain time to go for a walk, ride a bike, and read books together and discuss what you have just read. Something else you can do is call family members, send an email, or talk to your neighbors on the phone. Outside your family, remember social distancing (I know I don’t like that terms too well, but there is some wisdom in following it right now). Don’t miss the privilege this crisis gives you to spend extra time with your family.
4. Grow Stronger In Your Prayer Life.
Crises have a way of reminding us of the need to pray. But, this time of distancing also keeps us away from our church members, and when they are sick. Spend extra time in prayer during these days as you cry to the Lord to protect and heal you, your family members, church members, friends, neighbors, the lost, and deliver our world from this pandemic.
Pray for me too. It’s challenging enough to prepare sermons and teaching lessons, but to also work, record the messages, etc. Pray and God will strengthen your prayer life all the more.
5. Grow Stronger Physically.
Commit to coming out of this time of shutdown in better physical condition than when we went into it.
This takes effort because people are cooking lots of good food in their house these days, and that can cause problems of its own. We should also make time to go for walks or run if you like doing that). Maybe look up some exercise videos (even walking videos in place) on the internet. Do something to keep your body fit because it helps your mind stay fit.
Remember, the Coronavirus is going to change things around us in many different ways. There is a lot about this time of distancing ourselves from others that is hard, and some of it has many people scared. You don’t have to give up. Make time to get stronger. You won’t regret it. You can make sure some of the changes in your own life are positive and God will strengthen you.
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