When sorrows like sea billows roll,
Whatever my lot,
THOU has taught me
to say,
to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul."
The words of this old hymn floods my mind today. We don't know what life will throw at us or if we are even promised tomorrow. This NOVEL virus is spreading like wild fire across the nation and the world. People are sick and dying, students are out of school, businesses are closing, people are unable to work, bills have to be paid, people need food and shelter, health care workers and emergency personnel are putting themselves on the front line every day to stop the spread of illness.
Just last night I was reminded how quickly life can change and how my job as an "essential health care" employee is so crucial in providing care for others whose families cannot care for them or even visit them when they are sick. I am blessed to feel as if I am doing something for the benefit of others, without thought of the risk to myself and my family. I know that I am making a difference in this world and for that I am grateful.
I have a husband who loves me, a house to provide shelter and safety, transportation, 6 wonderful children - 4 of whom are already making their own way in the world, 2 parents who are alive and well - and just a phone call away, 2 sisters who can be there for my parents when I can't due to the time and distance between us, wonderful in-laws who offer prayer support from 4 states away, a wonderful church family who has become our family - since we have no immediate family close by, a coast to coast extended Navy family who shares a bond like no other because of our children's commitment to serve and protect, and a Savior who loves me and will never leave nor forsake me.
Yes the world is a dangerous place, and we are living in a time of great unrest and uncertainty, but we cannot live in fear and worry. We must continue on, and we must put our trust in the one who can take away all our fear, doubt, worry, and unrest. We must look to the ONE and ONLY ONE who can give us the PEACE that passes ALL understanding - Jesus Christ, the RISEN savior.
He is the reason ALL is WELL with my soul.
"Therefore as the elect of God, HOLY and BELOVED, put on tender mercies, kindess, humility, meekness, longsuffering, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
But above ALL these things, put on LOVE which is the bond of perfection.
And let the PEACE of GOD rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body and
BE THANKFUL."
Colossians 3:12-15
"Therefore as the elect of God, HOLY and BELOVED, put on tender mercies, kindess, humility, meekness, longsuffering, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
But above ALL these things, put on LOVE which is the bond of perfection.
And let the PEACE of GOD rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body and
BE THANKFUL."
Colossians 3:12-15
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