Foxnews’ website this morning quotes Greg Laurie as saying, “Never trade what you do know for what you don’t know.” Wise advice from the well known Southern California pastor.
We don’t know why the Covid 19 crisis is happening and we don’t know how long it will last. These things can make us anxious and worried.
For most of us, we do know that we have good relationships to support us, we have food for today, and we have adequate shelter and health. We also know the practices that can help us stay healthy.
For Greg Laurie, myself and millions of others, we also know that God is powerful and loves us. He also tells us that all things will work out for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes.
I would add one more trade that we shouldn’t make. Don’t trade what you can do for what you can’t do. Okay, so there are a lot of things we can’t do right now. But there are also a lot of things we can do.
We can find ways to brighten the lives of others, like throwing a drive by appreciation parade for medical personnel or students.
We can call and encourage friends, relatives and acquaintances.
We can send an encouraging card to someone.
We can donate to worthy organizations serving those in need right now. Better yet, we can find ways to help them ourselves,
I am trying to say that there are dozens of worthy thoughts and actions we can take, right now, to help others and reduce our own anxiety.
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who called according to his purpose.”
Reluctant Retiree 