May 10 Devotion

There seems to be a split in our county not along political lines but along the lines of opening up America.

Many are frustrated with how long they have been shut in and out of work and they want to get back to a normal life

For many this is essential. There are bills to pay, mortgages to pay and food to buy.

But another group says its too soon and quite frankly they are afraid if they go out or if the country is opened too soon, they will get the virus and perhaps die or give it to someone they love.

I can sympathize with both sides. I want to get back to normal or at least something close.

I miss my church family. I miss my children and grandchildren.

Fear and anxiety has a way of paralyzing people. But since we are constantly getting conflicting information from the so-called professionals, we must turn to a higher source.

The apostle Paul knew of such struggles

2 Corinthians 11:28 (NASB)
²⁸  Apart from such external things, there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches.

The apostle Peter has a solution

1 Peter 5:7 (NASB)
⁷  casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

In times like this we need to go to the Lord for His direction as Paul again tells us

Philippians 4:6 (NASB)
⁶  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

This too shall pass