When you have done all you can do, stand!

Do you feel like things are out of control in the world?

            Yesterday, I sent my husband to Sam’s for a few items. It wasn’t busy but the shelves were cleaned out. He called me to let me know and I really wasn’t surprised.

            People are panicking over getting the Coronavirus when according to the CDC, “so far there have been at least 36 million flu illnesses this season alone” (cdc.gov). There may have been some closings of schools over the number of children with the flu, but we don’t see people panicking over it.

            Last year, I got the flu shot and still ended up with the flu! It was the worst! I did my best to prepare but all my preparation did not stop me from getting the flu.

            We cannot control what is going on around us. We can take the necessary precautions, gather our resources, and prepare but ultimately, we are not in control.

            I have often put prayer off as the last resort whenever I am in the middle of a crisis, but prayer should be our “go-to” instead of our last resort.

            God says, “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand” (Ephesians 6:13).

            The words that resonate with me are, “…after you have done everything, to stand.”

When should we stand?

Stand before, after, and during the crisis.

            God will do for us as we stand! Friends, take your position today, trust God, and give yourself permission to stand!

            I pray this song by Britt Nicole blesses you and brings you comfort!