Being Still

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

We are in a season that is unprecedented. We have been sequestered from the world around us not by the court system, but by the unseen and previously unknown virus called COVID-19. Our world and community are experiencing something that hasn’t happened since 1918. This experience has left us anxious, depressed, lonely, and confused. Many of us have had our faith tested in ways we thought would only happen when we lost a loved one or faced a divorce, addiction, or some other painful time in our lives. This pandemic has pushed all of our buttons at once and has caused us to question our level of faith, our mental health, and our financial stability.

With this in mind, we all need to focus on our priorities. Now is the time to put in place a few habits that would ensure our wellbeing in a crisis and beyond; building resilience to make it through the storms of life is key. What we learn now can help us as we face trials and tests in the future. Creating and maintaining new ways of connecting and making meaningful rituals are essential. Staying connected to your family and friends is something we once took for granted but realize is more important than we once imagined. There are ways we can keep our mental, physical, and spiritual health a priority by having a routine that is holistic and integrates mind, body, and spirit.

We know that life is precious and this virus has shown us that we cannot take our relationships with family, friends, coworkers, or our faith for granted. Tomorrow is not promised and we want to do our best to be in fellowship with one another and to express our love and concern beyond this crisis in our world. Find those places and experiences that bring you joy and plan to do all of these as time and resources allow. Learn what you can as our world takes a pause. Being still may be the best thing we have done in a long time. Make the most of it.