Prayer in a time of coronavirus

Father, the future looks uncertain to the world. Even tomorrow looks uncertain. But we PRAISE you that because of YOU the future is absolutely certain! You never change, your Word and your purpose stand! Lord, use this time to shine your Light into the darkness of the hearts of the world.  Humble our hearts, every people and nation, to our knees in repentance, to cry out to you for mercy, to seek You and find You and walk with You in intimacy and unity of your body.  Thank you Father that You hear our prayers when our hearts are turned to you! 
We do no want to return to the “normal” way of the world... through this time we want to step into the new thing you are doing and the normal way of Your Kingdom here on earth as it is in Heaven!

- C from LB1

Also want to praise Father in this time! I am seeing in the current moment how God can use the gift of administration. Learning slowly. 

Yes, some things are very minor like scheduling and making sure everyone knows where to meet. But I am slowly realizing that even something as simple as “waiting patiently” is a powerful act of obedience to God. It is a gift I can give to Father who has all things and created all things, and in whom all things are made. 

Mind blowing. Truly.

Rainy season begins

Family

Romans 5:1-2

By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.

Packing

Packing gift bags for street cleaners.

Dragon boat

The city is slowly coming back to life although classes will still be held online. And I guess dragon boat will proceed...although I'm not sure I feel comfortable standing in line for showers after. Need to figure out how to change out of wet things without spending a lot of time in crowded enclosed spaces.

Meanwhile, the rest of the world is discovering what it's like to live with the virus.... and as it turns out, they're not always rational either, hah.