Dear friend,
Thank you so much for stopping by. I
hope this post gives you a bit of comfort in this extremely testing time.
Since I last posted I’ve had a bad
bout of shingles – on right side of head, forehead, eyelid, and in eye. It
takes a couple of months apparently to get fully fit again, so I am currently
self-isolating, along with many others both in the UK and around the world.
No matter what your age or state of
health this coronavirus crisis is very scary. As Christians though, we do not
have to succumb to our fear. Just stick close to Jesus at all times, and He
will help you through whatever comes.
I do believe in the adage: ‘prepare
for the worst and hope for the best’ and I feel this has never been more
important for so many people. As Jesus said, ‘…you must be ready; for the Son
of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.’ Matthew 24:44 Yes, this applies to His Second Coming but also we do not know when He will come to take us individually to our heavenly home.
So here is a plan: Spiritually
prepare, then pray often remembering that God dwells within you. We know this
is true because Jesus told us emphatically, ‘Anyone who loves Me will keep My
word, and My Father will love him, and We shall come to him and make a home in
him.’ John 14:23
Then use the exercise below – or one
of your own - to make a spiritual preparation for this crisis.
1. Sit up straight, close your eyes and take a
deep in-breath through the nose. Hold that for a few seconds and as you breathe
out through the mouth feel the whole of your body relax.
2.
Now, as you become aware of God’s presence, ask
Him to remind you of the times you did not do as you know He would have wanted
you to. Dig deep into your soul and spirit and feel the sorrow of that.
3.
Tell Jesus that you are sorry for your lapses. And
that you will try, from this moment on, to do His will.
4.
Now sit for a few moments simply enjoying God’s
company. Feel the love flowing between you.
5.
When you are ready breathe in and out deeply as
before, then open your eyes and have a big stretch.
6.
As you go about your day pause often to
remember God’s presence. Use this opportunity to push away fear because,
actually, in the context of everlasting life with Jesus, there is nothing for
you to fear. No matter what challenges life brings remember that God is with
you and cling on to that truth, and He will see you through even the most
testing situations.
We can beat this virus together by
staying home to prevent its spread.
May
God continue to bless you
Teresa
x
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I have been asking God for guidance and listening to His replies for many years. I share my methods in Pray Then Listen, A heart-to-heart with God.
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I'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on this post.
God bless,
Teresa
PS. About the links to Singapore, please see my blog post Singapore and Christianity
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I have been asking God for guidance and listening to His replies for many years. I share my methods in Pray Then Listen, A heart-to-heart with God.
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