Monday, April 20, 2020

Who are you leaning on?

So we are living in a unique time in history.  The Covid-19 virus is changing our way of life.  Will it ever be how it was back in February?  I really don't know.  This time has given me a lot of perspective on my life and who I am.  I have decided that staying at home is not that bad.  I know that might sound crazy to some.  Usually, my life is filled with work and ballgames and church activities.  Very few nights at home.  Now every night I have to cook, not my favorite, and my whole family is here.  My son will soon move out and make his own life.  This has been a gentle reprieve before that happens.  We have had many talks about his loves, dreams, and projects.  I have also decided that my family are really social people and this is driving them crazy.  I always thought that our life was too busy for my daughter.  Now I am wondering if maybe that is what she needs. 

This time has also been a time of reset.  A time to get into my Bible and study.  A time to finish all the projects I love to start. Time to deep clean my house at my own pace. A time to see what is really important in the world. 

What happens in the future is unknown.  We have to look at the here and now.  Sunday's Video Sermon was about what/who do we lean on.  Ezekiel 29:6-7 talks when you lean on people, they will fail.  However, if you lean on the Lord, He will stand eternal.    What are you leaning on through these uncertain times?  Stay informed and take precautions, but put your fears and faith in the One he is eternal. 

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