I don’t even know exactly where to begin because the current situation we are living in, is like nothing that we have ever faced before. I feel that there are different  perspectives and coping skills that we each draw from as a result of this pandemic. I have come to realize it is not the virus that is changing everything it is the reaction to the virus that has us as humans in an uproar (understandably so). I keep wondering how in the world I would be dealing with these wordly changes if I didn’t have my faith. I am in an all women’s freedom group with my church. Prior to this outbreak we would meet every week and I looked forward to it knowing that it would help strengthen me and get me back on track. The group leaders have decided that we will continue our group with virtual meetings online each week. Although, I miss the human contact it still gives me the hope and sense that God will continue to win this spiritual battle if we stay faithful.

I think it begs the question…”Are we in a spiritual battle?” It depends on the perspective and the Christian that you ask. For me, yes of course we are in  a spiritual battle because we were in it even before the virus. God has always been present we just have to seek  him out. He has proven over time that He loves each of us equally and I could go on about stories on how that has occurred. For now, I want to stick to the subject of general faith and try to make a real difference here for those that are struggling. I have been thinking a lot about the situation we are in and it has caused me to self reflect on other “pandemics” in my life. “Have I always been this desperate for God?” well no…I have always needed God way before this global virus took over. There are many “pandemics” in my life that plague me over and over again. These are things that I can’t control or change and sometimes that’s exactly what I want to do. I was just telling my group sisters that there are things I would never doubt God about because he has delivered multiples promises to me in my life. It was has caused me to think “Am I going to doubt Him now that we have this global epidemic?” The answer is no…I am not going to doubt him even if this were the “end” (which I don’t think it is), I am still going to believe and know that He is faithful and will deliver us each from this issue as we plug in and turn it up to Him.

“Am I afraid?” Well, yes, sort of…but not to the point where I would crumble and give up. There are many reasons for this pandemic and we will never know exactly what God intended because we are here trusting in Him and His plan. Could it be because the planet needed a break so we could continue as humans? Could it be because God is fighting against the enemy as a way to win souls for the kingdom and this is a battle between Him and the enemy? Could it be because God is hoping that we will put our faith in Him and listen to the spiritual advisors and testimonies of time and time again His promise? Could it be for some of the human race who need desperate measures to turn to God and begin a relationship with Him? I think yes on all the possibilities but understand that there is only one way to know. We have to ask Him. God, “what do you want me to do in this situation?” “God, I am freaking out and don’t know you, how can I get to know you?” “God I don’t think I am good enough to walk with you, help me?” “God, I have failed and don’t know where to go from here?”

Here’s what I know:

You matter. God matters. The future of the kingdom matters. We are all going to pass on at some point, we just don’t know when. We don’t have to do this alone. We can do it with God and fellow believers that support us and want to help us live the kind of life that God intended us to live. At this moment, we have an opportunity. We have a chance to forget that God “was never there”, or to stop thinking that “God will never love me.” We can just surrender and know that He has a plan for us no matter what the situation is. God loves each of us and has so much more for us. Let’s come together and believe that not only will God conquer all of this but will begin a relationship with each of us so that we don’t have to do it along. Have you surrendered? If you are not sure how too, The Commitment is here to help. Check out the book on the website, it will be life changing. I wrote this book for all moments of God and human life encounters. What makes this moment special is knowing that these life changes lead people to surrender and God wants us to do that on a daily basis. This is about you. Take a moment and consider the surrender and the commitment. God is waiting to not only control and maintain this virus, but to know each of us as a result. Take that step of faith and listen to that small voice of the Holy Spirit. It will be okay….with God by your side.