Messiness in Our Relationship ~ Nicole McCumber

Staff, March 6, 2021

"So in everything, do unto others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." ~Matthew 7:12

During this pandemic, navigating relationships has been challenging, Relationships with immediate and extended family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors, have all been tested  It has been heartbreaking as a parent to see my daughters struggle with not being able to get together with their friends, and early on in the pandemic when their school abruptly closed, the sadness they endured was unbearable.Finding new ways to celebrate birthdays, holidays, have playdates, etc., has been new and challenging, yet not impossible. We have prayed often for guidance on how to handle this as a family, and how to make the right choices to stay safe yet maintain a social life. We have certainly gotten much closer, not just because we had to quarantine together, but because we have had to lean on each other in ways that we never did before, We have gotten creative in how we spend time with people, and have come to accept the current challenges of keeping relationships strong. We have also learned that when this pandemic is over, we will enjoy getting together with people so much more than we did before, and truly appreciate all of our relationships, and not take them for granted. We will celebrate birthdays and holidays with new traditions and newfound appreciation for being able to get together and have a house full of people!!

Dear God,  Please guide us and lead us. Offer us your wisdom to make safe and smart choices. Give us the hope that we need to continue to stay strong. With the coming of spring may we see your light and know that everything will be ok. In your name we pray. Amen.