Trust God – Do Not Fear
When I first realized the gravity of the pandemic, I have to admit I was fearful. I was not sure what information to believe, and things seemed out of control. As a woman of faith, I knew God was in control, but it seemed like everything was out of control. How could I protect myself, my family, and my friends? It did not take me long to grasp I was not in control. God’s word is clear in both Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4:6 ESV, “Do not worry” and “Don’t Be Anxious”. Then in Psalms 27:1 ESV, “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?” God’s word always has an answer for our concerns.
Accept it is a Season of Change
In God’s word, we find many examples of seasons of life (Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV). I think sometimes we forget that life is like the seasons. Seasons bring change and we embrace each season. COVID-19 is a season of change and it challenges us to be flexible, resilient, resourceful, and expect the unexpected. We should not let the change in our circumstances cause our faith to waver. We have to have faith in God and remember that God has good plans for us. Learn to adapt to a new standard. Remember, God is with us in every season of our life.
Be Mindful
Sometimes, I have gotten so caught up in the COVID 19 news and being quarantined that I have forgotten to be mindful and be aware of what I am taking myself thru. Everything is going thru my head and my body is feeling stressed. Mindfulness helps me bring awareness to what I am feeling, and it causes me to have no judgment. “It is what it is.” I take time to slow down, breathe, and relax. I talk to God and express what I am feeling and experiencing in my body. I am stressed, I am tired, I am sad, I am feeling alone, the list goes on and one …. I exhale and meditate on his word (focus on a scripture). In my mindfulness, I look for the positive, I don’t dwell on the negative, and I bring to mind God’s word. “I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways (Psalms 119:15 ESV).
Express Gratitude
If you reflect on your life, I am sure you have something you are grateful for. How many times have you told someone what you are grateful for during COVID-19? During this pandemic season, I have come to realize that I am grateful for God’s love, His mercy and grace, His protection, His love, His peace, His joy, His Son dying on the cross, His forgiveness, His power, His patience, His wisdom, His healing, His compassion, and the list goes on. While it’s easy to be focused on COVID-19 and all of the restrictions, take some time as an Authentic Woman, and express gratitude and see if you don’t have a new focus on the journey. (Psalms 100 ESV)
I hope these four empowering Intentions will give you strength on the Journey as an Authentic Woman.
Blessings,
Coach Glenda
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