Early Morning Thoughts

Howdy,

Its early in the morning as I write. Ive been up since about 4:30. It's not that I'm troubled about anything. I just couldn't go back to sleep so I got up. I've had two cups of coffee and a pop tart, let the dogs out and fed them. The sun isn't up yet and if the weather channel is correct won't be for a while.
  
The big news these days is covid-19. It's constantly on the news and everyone has something to say about it. More cases, more deaths, not enough test kits, no vaccine, not enough ventilators, hospital beds, medical staff, people not allowed to gather in groups, staying home, no toilet paper, old folks forgotten in the panic, empty super markets shelves, the stock market decline, schools, churches, restaurants, airlines, cruise ships, sporting events canceling or closing, weddings postponed, countries closing borders, the economy is shutting down, people are out of work.

Everyone is playing the blame game. America says China is to blame, Democrats say the Trump administration is at fault for not being prepared, China says It's Americas fault. Of course there are religious pundits in abundance with their trust God and you'll be okay ideas as well as those who proclaim it's the beginning of the end.

Who can you believe? I don't know. How long will it last? Who knows. will I get sick? Die? Maybe. Will my retirement fund ever come back up? Time will tell. Is this the beginning of the end? God knows.

In the meantime I hold on to the truth that God is in control working out his will in this world, my life is in his hands, he loves me no matter what and that if I die that is okay because Jesus has prepared a place for me in the Father's house. So I will take precautions to stay healthy, be kind to others, help where I can and hope that it all passes quickly, remembering that God, not the government or covid-19 is ultimately in control. If he wants to wrap things up there is nothing anyone can do about it. If he is just using this crisis to humble us then let us take it to heart.

I pray you and yours stay healthy and sane in this crazy time.