SURELY MY HAIR DOTH GROW LONGER: PONDERINGS OF A PANDEMIC

“Vanity, vanity—all is vanity.”

Talking to my daughter, she quoted a friend: “We’re about two weeks out from knowing everybody’s real hair color!”

Perhaps our real character will also show through.

I left a message for my hairdresser of over twenty years—to chat.

As we wound up the conversation, she said, “I thought you were going to give me a word from God.”

Surprised, I replied, “Do you need a word from God?”

“Yes, I do.”

“Then, yes, I have a word from God: ‘Don’t be afraid. We don’t know what is happening, but God does. And the main thing God wants out of this pandemic is for us to realize we cannot deal with all this alone, and we finally come to the point where we humbly ask God to help us.

“And He will.”

“Thanks.”

“You are very welcome.”

VERSE OF INSIGHT: “No one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. … Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:13-17

((Who are the self-employed small business owners who help you on a weekly/monthly basis?

Pray for them. Talk to them.))

Little Robots, Wheels Spinning: PONDERINGS DURING A PANDEMIC:

Suddenly we are brought to a time of self-isolation.

What a strange sight to see teeming city streets changed overnight to stark emptiness.

And at home we are little ‘self-contained’ robots with wheels continually turning.

Through this pestilence, You have lifted us—breaking contact with our self-determined tasks and goals and aspirations.

Lord, we look to You to redirect our focus. May we see You in Your power and glory as true ruler of this world without borders.

You alone are worthy of our praise. Help us see You at work in our lives in a new way during this unusual time.

Meditating today on 2 Chronicles 20:15 and Hebrews 13:15-16.