11/16/2023 0 Comments Be strong and courageous psalmSo I just played on that as I wore masks and gloves, checked her temperature often and watched for any signs that would require hospitalization. We decided not to tell mom she had Corona because we didn’t want to frighten her. I said to my sister, “How? How in the world would she get Corona!?” To which she replied, “Church. I was so shocked! Having done everything in my power to not bring it into the house, there I was having to face this demon. The following Monday I received a phone call that Mom had tested positive for Corona. She spent several hours there while they conducted many tests and then I was able to take her home. On Saturday, November 7th, my mom had a bad fall in the bathroom, which resulted in an ambulance ride to the hospital. (Side Note: Out of respect for others, I still wear masks in public.)Īs I sat in my bedroom writing, my mom would sleep in the living room in a hospital bed. After that, every time fear and apprehension tried attaching themselves to me, God reminded me of this verse and peace would come as I repeated it out loud, thanking God that He was with me wherever I go. On April 27th, God dropped Joshua 1:9 into my heart. I started wearing masks as well as gloves to every place I cleaned whether anyone was there or not. At first, I was fearful and apprehensive. I clean homes and offices, and some of the offices are clinics. Her lungs had steadily declined over the last few years, so my biggest concern when Corona hit was I would not bring it home to her. I lived with and helped to take care of my eighty six year old mom who had COPD. Little did I know (along with many others) what I’d have to endure in 2020. It helps to drive it home in my mind and heart where it will carry me through. Many of my journal entries end with me repeating the main focus a few times. Be brave and trust him, be brave and trust him. What animal would I want to be? A lioness! Whatever God has planned for me in 2020, He wants me to face it head on. One of my favorites is lionhearted … personally for me it would be lioness hearted.Īt the beginning of this year, I wrote these words in my journal: “ Be brave, step out, trust God. Some synonyms include the words: courageous, fearless, lionhearted, unshrinking and determined. Having or showing the mental strength to face danger, fear or difficulty: having or showing courage. In 2018, my word was renew, in 2019 genuine, (being totally honest with myself) and my word for the year in 2020 has been brave. He does so by laying a certain word on my heart to focus on, and as the year unfolds I’m reminded of that word. He’s always been faithful to let me know. Be Strong and Courageous – Joshua 1:9 Remaining Strong in the Hard Times …Īt the end of each year, I ask God what he wants to do in my life in the upcoming year.
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