How are you facing the days of isolation amidst Corona Virus? With Fear? Depression? Positivity? Gratefulness?
Use isolation as a time to reflect on how
you react during challenges. Be Strong and Courageous!
A funny Facebook post proclaimed: “There are only 3 Ways to Come out of this lockdown: a Hunk, a Chunk or a Drunk! Your Choice!”
This is meant to be cute, but in truth, it’s provides great insight in how we personally face adversity.
Be neither a Pollyanna nor an Eyore – be realistic.
A Hunk:
Some people are taking control and becoming more productive in this quiet isolation. They exercise, clean out closets, complete a project or fulfill another goal long discarded. I’m feverishly completing two fiction sequels while enjoying my plots and characters again.
Therefore, Become proactive!
Please stop any “victim mentality.” Stress kills! Turn your mind toward creating something productive. Step out in the fresh air, work to plant that garden, craft, read, create your own exercise area.
No excuses!!! One doesn’t need expensive equipment to be fit! I lift weights, plank, walk our dog, use stretch bands, etc. and have remained 18% body fat throughout. You can too, if you want it badly enough. Personally, I DO!
If you don’t, ask why? That’s a psychological issue and I’m here for you. Together with God’s Help we can conquer anything, even a virus. You’ll reemerge confident and strong. As Joshua proclaimed:
“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) CSV (even in the pantry!)
A Chunk?
It’s not unusual to run to comfort food during trying times. Food like chips, chocolate, mac and cheese, French fries, fried chicken, ice cream all release comforting endorphins which subliminally create memories of happier days.
My heart goes out especially to those who live with food addictions. Nothing like being imprisoned where all our favorites are!
When going to the grocery store is our only entertainment, strive to develop Herculean discipline and strong mental toughness.
“Instead, I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” (1 Corinthians 9:27) CSV
A Drunk?
Sure, liquor makes the pain go away . . . for awhile. But then the heartaches return. I pray you haven’t lost one close to you during this epidemic. I can’t imagine the pain you must feel.
As a Christian, I know it’s even more important today to reach out to those who don’t know the Lord or where they are headed after they die. Believe it or not, dying from this virus is not the worse thing that can happen to you. Dying without Christ is!!!
“And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”(Matthew 25:46)
I urge you to face this time without fear!
Although I was touched by someone who tested positive for Covid-19 and faced strict quarantine, I was not fearful. I have done everything I know of to build up my immunity defenses. My antioxidant armor and shield are strong but I know if God’s Will is that my time on Earth is done, I’ll still be in Good Hands.
Know Your enemy and build your defenses!
I’m sure the Israelites did all they could to strengthen their defenses before going into battle. Most of the time God protected them but not always. God knows the number of my days and when they are fulfilled, then I’m ready to go. Until then I ‘ll honor Him. Luke 10:27
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