Are you feeling afraid right now? Are you thinking this may never end? Hopefully, you know that you’re not alone. In fact, I don’t believe we’ve ever had a time when fear is felt by the whole world at the same time. I want to encourage you.

Fear is not something that comes from God. It’s a reaction we have from a variety of circumstances. It can be overwhelming and quickly steal our breath. Almost like a tsunami attacking our soul and spirit.

Do you want out of this lack of control feeling?

I encourage you to look at the scriptures and lean into God. He is the maker of peace…a peace that stands up to the fearful thoughts that want to rob you of joy and happiness.

You may think it’s easy for me to say. And even question whether I know how hard it is to fight fear. Do I know?

Well, yes, I do. Prior to the quarantine, my stress level reached an all time high. My winter was filled with a multitude of anxious thoughts as the pressures of activities in my life were stacking up. Finding that peace was a struggle, but I kept at it. Peace won out.

And, now many are fighting fear over a virus that has brought the entire world to a severe slowdown. Now is the time to take your focus off of the illness and worries of the repercussions of the quarantines and lean into God. It’s a time to intentionally say, “God I will trust you.”

If you do this, you’ll notice a calm in your storm. You’ll be able to think clearly. You’ll be able to rest and sleep better. You will once again find joy.

And if you are able, begin to thank Him for all that is happening. Thank Him for the good things that we are experiencing because we had to slow down and spend time at home. Thank Him because in the midst of a storm He will bring us calm. Thank Him for teaching you through this time. And, even better, thank Him that He is working to bring an end to this fear.