Beat the
Spread of Coronavirus
Stay home!
Tuesday
25th March 2020
Hello
dear friend,
Thank you so much for stopping by. I
hope this post gives you a bit of comfort in this extremely testing time.
Since I last posted I have had a
bad bout of shingles, on right side of head, forehead, eyelid, and in eye.
It takes a couple of months apparently to get fully fit again, so I am
currently self-isolating, along with many others both in the UK and around the
world. [Update January 24: Months later I read that getting shingles after Covid has been quite common. I had the virus early January 20 and the shingles about 10 days after I felt well again. And I've since met lots of people who got shingles that way. In light of this some scientists think that happens because Covid has caused viral shock to the body.]
No matter what your age or state of
health this coronavirus crisis is very scary. As Christians though, we do not
have to succumb to our fear. Just stick close to Jesus at all times, and He
will help you through whatever comes.
I do believe in the adage,
prepare for the worst and hope for the best, and I feel this has never been
more important for so many people. Jesus told us in Matthew 24.44 that we
must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour we do not
expect. I know this applies to His Second Coming but also is true of Him
coming to take us individually to our heavenly home...
So here is a plan: Spiritually prepare,
then pray often remembering that God dwells within you. We know this is true
because Jesus told us emphatically in John 14:23 that anyone who
loves Him will keep His word, and His Father will love him,
and They shall come to him and make a home in him.
Then use the exercise below, or
one of your own, to make a spiritual preparation for this crisis.
- Sit up straight, close your eyes and take a
deep in-breath through the nose. Hold that for a few seconds and as you
breathe out through the mouth feel the whole of your body relax.
- Now, as you become aware of the presence
of God, ask Him to remind you of the times you did not do as you know He
would have wanted you to. Dig deep into your soul and spirit and feel
the regret of that.
- Tell Jesus that you are sorry for your lapses.
And that you will try, from this moment on, to do His will.
- Now sit for a few moments simply enjoying the
company of God. Feel the love flowing between you.
- When you are ready breathe in and out deeply
as before, then open your eyes and have a big stretch.
- As you go about your day pause often to
remember the presence of God. Use this opportunity to push away fear
because, actually, in the context of everlasting life with Jesus, there is
nothing for you to fear. No matter what challenges life brings remember
that God is with you and cling on to that truth, and He will see you
through even the most testing situations.
My book 9 Days to Heaven, How to make
everlasting meaning of your life, a practical guide to joyful living which has
already helped many through a crisis in their life, will certainly be of use in
this one. Click here to buy the e-book on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Days-Heaven-Make-Everlasting-Meaning-ebook/dp/B00AIR8CSC
We can beat this virus together by
staying home to prevent its spread.
May God continue to bless you.
Teresa x
PS. Don't forget to take a look at my
blogs:
http://teresaodriscoll.blogspot.co.uk/ and https://creativelivingforthebestyou.blogspot.com/
PPS Don't forget to check out my book: 9 Days to Heaven, How to make everlasting
meaning of your life - which
is a practical guide to joyful living!
You can see the book trailer by clicking on this link: http://youtu.be/154luv8KMns
