I’m Not a Therapist, But—

These are strange times we’re living in, people. And I’m not sure what I think of them. 

Scrolling though my email and social media feeds, I see everyone is sharing their tips and tricks to avoid anxiety in this bizarre situation brought on by Covid19. 

And guys, I am not the person to write that type of post. I’m not a super cuddly, emotional person who is gonna give you a virtual hug and assuage all your fears. I might send you a meme. A somewhat morbid, rude meme. Because you can’t be scared when you’re laughing, right?

So I’m not going to try and give you Six Weapons to Use When Slaughtering Covid19 Fears and Anxieties (even though it sounds kind of fun to write). 

I am, however, going to remind you that God told us these sort of things would happen in the last days. Are these the exact and literal last days? I don’t know. They very well could be. But regardless if this is the beginning of the end, or just a super flu that’s going to blow over soon, we should remember God’s promised and commands to us. 

He promises to never leave us. He’s not practicing social distancing. 

Deuteronomy 31:6

Deuteronomy 31:8

He tells us not to fear and panic. 

Hebrews 13:5 (stop hoarding the toilet paper, guys)

Isaiah 41:10-14

2 Timothy 1:7 (I can’t read this verse without singing it anymore)

Pray. Pray. Pray. 

1 Peter 5:7

Philippians 4:6-7

Psalms 55:22

Hebrews 4:16

He’s got it under control. 

Romans 8:28

And if this whole Covid19 panic buying, quarantine infested life has you considering God for the first time, he’s got promises for you too. You don’t have to start tallying your good deeds when things get scary and hope it’s enough for God to lend you an ear. Our good conduct isn’t enough. But the good news is, it’s so much simpler than that. It’s as simple as Admit, Believe, Forever Receive. 

• First, you must admit that you are a sinner and need to be saved.
• Second, you must repent and be willing to turn from your sin.
• Third, you must believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross.
• Fourth, you must receive through prayer, Jesus Christ into your heart and life.

Romans 3:23 KJV “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”

Romans 6:23 KJV “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Romans 5:8 KJV “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 10:9 KJV “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

Romans 10:13 KJV “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Romans 8:1 KJV “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”

Romans 8:38-39 KJV “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

So stay healthy, friends. Now is not the time to get the gang together and start licking door knobs. But rest assured we serve a risen savior who is more powerful than any virus or toilet paper shortage, and as his children we can talk directly to him when things weigh heavy on is. And if you ever need a listening ear, hit me up. We can chat.