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THIS TOO SHALL PASS

Oh no, it was actually real,
the scene that had just flashed before me wasn't from the contagion movie.
It was actually real.
Somebody pinch me!

News , mayhem, panic buying, fear mongering, social distancing,self-isolation unimaginable loss of lives, truncation of businesses, and untold hardship for many.

I caught myself as a wave of fear washed over me, what is the meaning of all of this, what must I do, what is God saying?

As I pondered, I could hear very clearly in my spirit these words: "This too shall pass "and almost immediately an unexplainable peace and confidence in a God who is bigger than my fears and still In control settled me.

How are you doing child of God?
Are you troubled, worried, tired,afraid or overwhelmed?
Rest in the assurance of God's word and His love.
Amidst all the fear and uncertainty be reminded that God is sovereign. 
Amidst all the pain and the loss be assured that God is present, to comfort and to restore.
God is still good and he remains faithful inspite of everything.
He is in control, He cares about you and nothing takes him by suprise.

I have been challenged in my spirit to take advantage of the huge opportunity a time like this presents.
Yes, there is always opportunity in the midst of chaos and we must ask God to reveal it to us and then we must with courage take advantage of it.

Fear is the real enemy, it seizes one, possesses and then cripples.
Fear is the real virus dear son and daughter of God and it is spreading like wild fire. yet, the entrance of God's word gives light and understanding and liberates us from every fear.

So this is what I am doing; every time I sense the spirit of fear, I counter it with the truth of the word.
Every time fear mongers speak, I counter their words with God's truth. 
Every time news comes of gloom and doom, I choose not to listen or read such news. 
I am guarding my heart and consciously staying in an atmosphere of praise and playing my own part in staying safe while trusting God to do the rest.

Don't behave like the rest of the world, panicking and confessing fear,
Don't waste this opportunity to press into God and posture your heart right before him.
Don't let this season go to waste, so many people now have free time, invest it.
Do an online course, study,spend time with your children, read, write,perfect a skill, etc invest this time wisely 
Because the truth is,
This too shall pass.

If you feel overwhelmed, talk to someone about it,talk to your heavenly father. You are not alone, now more than ever we must unite in love and look after each other.

This too shall pass.
You are loved, you are cherished!

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Ps 46: 1

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. ” Psalm 34:7


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