Thursday
Today was the day…
I encountered an Old Testament Bible verse that really resonated with how I am coping with Covid. Not that I’ve had it, but it’s how I am mentally coping with this devastating pandemic that is ripping through the world, causing chaos and shortening the lives of friends and loved ones.
I consider myself a pretty simple person – possibly far too trusting. I trust the medical profession. I trust the scientists and I certainly do trust the vaccine. Sure, it may not have had as vigorous testing that many people are seeking, but those who have created it are standing on the shoulders of all the vaccines that have been manufactured in the past.
Today I got clarity on choosing my faith. My foundation is faith in God.
He’s first.
When I had my children vaccinated, I made a choice – a choice to do the wise thing when it came to protecting them against childhood disease which could have prematurely ended their life.
With the Covid vaccine, I made a similar choice – to do the wise thing to protect myself against a disease which could prematurely end my life. There are no guarantees it will be 100% effective. There are people who have had Covid more than once. There are those who have had the vaccine – been double jabbed and still got Covid. There are people who have been double jabbed, got Covid and died.
But that’s where my faith comes in. You do what you can and you leave the rest to God.
My verse is related to Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem and encountering fierce opposition to him and his fellow Jews – so much so, that they worked with a sword in one hand. The threat of danger was upon them day and night. They needed to defend themselves. Yes, God was with them. He had opened the door for them to return to Jerusalem and start rebuilding – yet it was not without fear – it was not without opposition – and fierce opposition at that.
What was their solution? They chose to protect themselves.
Nehemiah 4:9
But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat.
That verse stood out for me like a modern day beacon on how to cope with Covid. I have prayed to my God and I have posted a guard day and night to meet this threat.
That’s why I have been vaccinated. That’s posting my guard.
It is my choice and while others may not choose it at this time, I won’t judge them for their decision. It’s how I’m coping with Covid.
Whatever you are facing, it’s a good strategy!
We keep going.
The best is yet to come – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂