Be Proactive Against the Coronavirus—Calm over Chaos

The global epidemic of the Coronavirus has the world around us in chaos. This, however, does not mean your soul has to be. Yes . . . we are living in a world that is perpetuating fear at every turn. Our sense of normalcy has been attacked and most people are screaming out for answers.

There is no need reiterating the obvious, the media is doing a great job of that without my help. I, however, would like to offer some practical steps that you can take right now, to make a shift in your heart and impact your own corner of the world.

After spending over thirty two years researching and studying Biblical truths, I am confident the advice I am passing on to you will sustain you in the midst of the turmoil we all are finding ourselves in, if you take heed to it.

• Be still and know God is still on His throne: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-7).

Often in times of stress our mind can wander off into dangerous territories picking up fear and anxiety along its travels. It’s in these moments when taking time (even a few minutes) to be still and remind yourself God is near, and He loves you, will bring calm to your soul. Ever recall being a young child and you were afraid and your mom or dad, or someone you trusted wrapped you in their arms and everything immediately felt better? God desires to wrap you in His loving arms and calm your weary soul.

• Do not fear: “ So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).

Even when life seems to be spiraling out of control, God is near, and He instructs us not to fear but rather to trust. Let your heart be at rest, as you trust in God’s faithfulness. Recall a time when you faced difficulty in the past and God was faithful to see you through. God will do it again.

• Pray: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be make know to God” (Philippines 4:6-7).

Make prayer your first line of defense not your last. I often hear people say, “there is nothing left to do but pray.” Never underestimate the power of praying in faith according to God’s promises. God watches over His word to bring it to pass. Prayer is powerful; make it your go-to instead of worrying. Spend more time in prayer and you will see you have less time to worry.

I am well aware that many will resist this advice posing an array of logical reasoning. Such logic will always lead us away from God’s best for our lives. Of course we all have the option of succumbing to fear and panic, or we can shift our hearts and minds to God’s will and submit to living according to His principles which are always for our well being.

I would like to share with you one of my favorite Bible verses that I use as a weapon when I feel like I am under attack: “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defiled” (1 Samuel 17:45). Our God is most powerful; even over the Coronavirus.

My prayer for you especially during this time of unrest that aims only to kill, steal and destroy; is this:

         “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

-Lucy Ann