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During these uncertain times, we have a calling that has been revealed as clear as crystal and repeated in over twenty-seven scriptures. We have instructions to trust in God. Although most of us don’t like change, we are in a period where everything has most certainly changed. Some of us view this as temporary and can’t wait to get back to old routines while others will grow and learn through this process and integrate some of their findings into daily practice.
How do we maintain healthy practices in the middle of difficult challenges? What can we do to keep moving in the direction, so we’re found faithful in the end? The Proverbs 31 woman is “clothed in dignity and strength; she can laugh at (not dread) the days ahead”? COVID-19 has certainly brought different feelings for each person, while there is no right way to feel; there are things we can do to help keep our faith at an ultimate high.
Here are four things that can you help you build your faith:
1. Worship. Set your heart on the things above. Practice being aware of God’s presence. Use your voice to sing him praises, turn up the worship music, and sing along. Converse with him while you do your daily tasks. Seek him out when you need strength. Whenever enemies chased David and left him on the run, he set his heart on God. Just like worship sustained David, it can do the same for us if we are open.
2. Connect with other believers. While change can make us feel like withdrawing and yes, right now, we must stay home; we still need others to keep us moving forward. Call someone every day and have a short conversation. Mail a letter to someone for a sweet surprise. Craving face to face contact? Try connecting through Skype or Zoom. When the Romans crucified Jesus, his disciples wanted to give it all up, but they stayed together, even in their fear. And when Jesus came to them, their faith was renewed.
3. Prioritize your health. Proverbs has an abundant amount of connections between wisdom and healthy bodies (3:8, 4:22). Your temple must be at the forefront of our minds. Be careful with who we are listening too. Who are we allowing to speak into us? What are we professing with our lips? What are we feeding our bodies for nutrition? How are we practicing control? The mental, physical, and spiritual well being must always be a priority. A transition can cause stress in several ways if we aren’t careful.
4. Play. The joy of the Lord is our strength. During a transition, we always seem to set aside the things we love to do. We often replace laughter with worry. Who has time for fun when there are things to get done? Be sure to protect time and allow stillness to stay creative, talk to loved ones, or laugh with others around you. Welcome the moments that enable laughter to escape your lips, moments that produce smiles, and lift the weight off of your shoulders.
We’ve been instructed not to let circumstances control us or make us anxious. We must stay in God’s presence in every situation so we can serve others as his hands, comfort others with the peace he has given us, and reflect the love of Jesus in what may appear to them to be an uncertain time on this planet.
In Luke, he reminds us that when we build our foundation on the Rock of Jesus, we can be sure that when the storms of change rage around us, we will still be left standing.
Thank you!