Blessings In The Hardest Season
By Leslie Paez, Office Manager
1 Thessalonians 5:18
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
It's been a few months (seven to be exact) since COVID-19 occurred and caused our church's first shutdown. It was supposed to last six weeks, but yet, here we are, seven months later. Yes, I am stating the obvious.
We continuously hear about how "we are living the new normal" or "how we cannot wait to go back to how things were." I would catch myself many times pondering how life was before, how I miss the way things used to be, or how I took so much for granted. I felt depressed about everything going on in the world and my life—our new normal.
Until one day, I realized all the beautiful blessings this current pandemic has brought me that I probably would've ever experienced if it never had happened. For example, I'm now able to spend much more time with my son. As a single parent, I didn't get to do that before. I love every moment I get to be with him during this time.
My son and I have grown a decent sized garden together, and he has taught me how to play Super Mario Brothers on the Nintendo Switch. Now, we get to play the game together. I also found the time to clear out the closet full of clothes that I'll "eventually wear again."
However, this devotional is not about the life changes I have made. I want to know about the changes that occurred in your life. What has been the biggest blessing you've received during this new "season"? Is there something in your life that you would have never experienced had this "new norm" not happened? Have you been giving thanks to God in all circumstances, whether good or bad?.
Prayer: Dear God, I want to thank You for every blessing You have given us. Amid all the changes and uncertainty, You still have a plan for each of our lives. May we be able to see the blessings You have given us, and may we be able to enjoy each of them with grateful, humble hearts. Amen.
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