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Messiness in Our Health and Well-Being ~ David Patterson

"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." ~ 3 John 1:2

The pandemic has affected us all physically, mentally, and emotionally. The pandemic has been especially difficult because our main way for receiving support - socialization, being with others. is limited. If we are hospitalized, our families and pastors cannot visit. If we are in a long-term facility, we can’t have contact with outsiders. If we have a celebration, we have to limit our get-together. We cannot be with others for worship, and be strengthened by the singing, watching faithful parents struggling with their crying infants, and sharing refreshments and conversations during fellowship. The pandemic has hurt us all in various ways, and created a mess in our bodies, minds and spirits. I like what one of the Pastors here at Unity said, that has helped me when I am feeling down. Instead of fear, God offers us faith. Instead of panic, God gives us a peace that the world cannot give. Instead of worry, God gives us His Word. Instead of hopelessness, we have a living hope. I have had several ongoing health problems since the pandemic hit. The long path to resolving these health problems has further created emotional and mental problems. One day as I was listening to Unity’s Worship Service online, I heard my name mentioned in the Prayers, and that simple thing, renewed my spirit, reminded me I wasn’t alone - God and God’s people were with me, and I received spiritual healing and strength to persevere. I encourage you to let the church know if you, or someone you love is struggling in any way, and need pastoral support. God and the church want to help you become the whole person in body, mind and spirit that God intends you to be.


Abiding Savior, thank you for calming the storms within, and bringing us safely through the trials of this life. Amen.

 

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