A shout of praise.
by chuckofish
It seems the world (ie the media) are trying to make us nervous. I’m not going to lie, I look around and see this destructive narrative taking hold all over and I do get nervous. I’ve got the next few months carefully planned out at work and I’m already crossing off events that have been cancelled. I’m not worried about getting sick. I’m worried about the fallout from this hysteria.
But, and this pains me to say, I heard a tidbit from Natalie Grant on the radio this weekend that actually spoke to me, rather than trigger me. She was talking about the need to focus on what is and not what if in the midst of uncertainty.
As a person who is more inclined to be like Martha than Mary, I pretty much need a constant reminder that worrying is to be avoided. As Jesus said, “You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42)
Thinking like this gives new meaning to the phrase make good choices.
Also, this made me chuckle.
dual personalities 
WONDERFUL! And I love the “Beat Coronovirus with a shout of praise”–where did you find it?
I found it on the @deuteronomemes instagram!
Yes, it seems the country and world have gone “off the rails”! Very well said!
I’ve also been told to sing a verse of “God save the Queen” or “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” while I wash my hands as a verse takes the required length of time. The praise version is much better!
I need to internalize ‘Deal with what is. Whenever I catch myself thinking, “Only three weeks ago the DOW was at a record high,” – Deal with what Is.