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Messiness in this Pandemic ~ Jeff Key

"God is our Refuge and Strength, an ever-present help in trouble" ~ Psalm 46:1

 So what does that verse have to do with the topic for this week? I think it has everything to do with this topic and a few others in the coming weeks of Lent. Like it or not this pandemic has touched, or will touch, every person on the planet in some way or another. It will have a greater impact on some of us, but it will have some impact on ALL of us. Personally it has given me an even greater respect for the caregivers and health care workers in this country. In the past few years I have watched as these heroes cared for my aging parents in ways I never could—and that was before the pandemic hit. Mom passed away almost two years ago, but Dad is still with us, and his caregivers are incredible.  It has been hard on my family because we can’t see him face to face much, but he keeps us up to date with daily texts. It is hard not being able to see him or hug him, and I know I’m not alone in this, believe me.  I take great solace in the verse above knowing God has his earthly angels watching over Dad and all the rest of us.

Dear Lord, we know you stand with all of us as we go through tough times, whether it is this pandemic specifically or any other hardship we encounter.  Remind us that you are constantly there for us offering comfort and strength to carry on no matter what strife we may face.  Help us to be one of your angels on earth by showing us how to use our talents to help people in need. Amen.

 

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