How do you solve a problem like Corona?

So if you didn't catch it, that's supposed to be sung to the melody from, "How do you solve a problem like Maria", from the sound of music, and I think Ive seen a group already do that.  

Well, this is the question that has gone through all our minds over and over since this thing started and now is seemingly being blown out of proportion.  When it all started in China, I listened with half an ear not really that interested thinking this was just another bird flu, swine flu, SARS thing that would blow in and out without too much fuss. 

When it his SA and they announced the lock down I was all for it, sounded like a solid plan.  I was even somewhat excited at the prospect, that for the first time in my life, I was going to actually be able to productively work from home and spend some very good quality time with my fur babies.  It's at times like these that I miss my Honey-Bear, but life must move on right and Topaz has joined my family to fill his place in the space but never my heart.  Ginger is supposed to be in his senior years, but boy does this cat keep me busy.  Topaz is her darling boisterous self. The time I have had with them has been special and precious!

SA wasn't ready and in many ways still isn't for dealing with this.  Many companies scrambled to enable work from home setup's and some companies due to the nature of their service, have just collapsed because they are not allowed to trade, something which I deeply disagree with.  

The changes necessary both internally and externally have been overwhelming.  Some things are easily resolved, a good shopping app can get me most of my needs but it cannot give me a hug or let me know that someone cares and understands. 

Despite everything, one thing I know is that God is not overwhelmed by what we are going through.  He knows exactly what we need and how to bring those things too pass.  Many thought the church would flownder under the pressure of not being able to have services but in many ways this has brought church right into our homes and the heart of our lives.  

If you have been struggling to adapt to what life is throwing at you, then pray and ask God for wisdom.  He has the power and abiltiy to turn every disaster into a miracle.  Stand firm in Him and believe, God has got a plan for every one of our lives and this virus is not going to stop God's plans, purposes or pursuits for you

COVID Who?

I have asked myself a thousand times why I have not been writing feverously since the start of this COVID-19 pandemic, after all this stuff is fodder for writers.  There are so many stories to tell and angles to cover.  The truth is that I have been overwhelmed by it all.  We have never experienced anything like this and it all seems like a crazy movie. 

I don't think I can begin to describe all the emotions.  Gobsmacked, stunned, bewildered, delighted about working from home, confused, frustrated, angry, heartbroken, sad, happy, annoyed, challenged......I could go on for quite a while.  

The myriad of beliefs, conspiracy theories, contradictory news reports, figures that don't add up, it all just doesn't make sense.  I think I've about had enough and I know I'm not the only one.  

Over the next few weeks I will try to unravel all the inner mysteries of the work that I see God doing through the midst of it all.  When all is said and done though, one thing is true....... God truly is working in the midst of all of this, but for the time being, we just can't see it yet.  

God made us many promises in His Word, and one promise I hold dear and cling too with all my strength right now is this:  He works all things together for good for those who LOVE the Lord and are called according to His purposes. 

Love Him, Hold onto Him and He will get you through this!