I choose to sing

It is April 6, 2020.
Corona-virus is a Pandemic currently holding the world in a clutching fear and chaos.
On the flip side of the same coin are the people who don't think it is any big deal.
Also held in some sort of fear even though they would deny it.

I don't start this post out with that sentence to start a debate or a war.
I start it as the truest statement of the world as I can see it, from the small corner I call home.

I have family grieving the loss of their mother(my great Aunt) from the homes they are quarantined too because of this virus. There is no final viewing to say goodbye. There is no one last hug and kiss and squeeze of their mother's hand. The Coroner arrived at their home to pick up the bag of clothing they wanted their mom buried in and he had to pick it up from the driveway, spray it down while dressed with gloves and mask.

I know I will get to see my great Aunt who lost the battle against the Corona-virus. Jesus decided it was time for her to live with Him. I am very glad that she is no longer suffering even though I will miss seeing fb updates of how annoying it was when the cat walked across the newspaper she was reading.
Jesus gave me a heart that empathizes with the loved ones who are grieving this heart aching loss. 
Jesus, may you fill their hearts with Your love and hugs and a peace in knowing we will celebrate her life when we can all gather and share hugs closer than 6 ft distance. 

On one side its freak out and buy everything and stay home. On the other its the attitude of "no big deal. Life as usual".

And then there is me.

An essential.

I work in a retail business that is essential to the community in which I live.

I see both sides of the coin daily.
I strive to represent God's love and peace and joy.
I work to find the positive in my day, (and trust me IT IS a challenge) in the current situation in which I live.

Ladies and Gentlemen. I DO NOT care which side of the coin you are!

I ONLY CARE that you know Jesus personally like I do.

Corona-virus is serious. It is deadly. All viruses are. And the deadliest? The deadliest virus is SIN. The only way to rid oneself of the virus of Sin is believing that Jesus Died and Rose again and is Living today. He loves you so very much and wants to be a part of your life if He isn't already. If you don't know Him personally, trust me when I say, He loves you and wants you to know Him on that personal level. All you have to do is ask Him.

I chose about the second day of the Corona-virus freak out that I WOULD NOT live my life in fear. That I would take each day one day at a time, one moment at a time and that I would do the additional cleaning and sanitizing precautions that my job has required of me. Things I believe should have been in place years ago for the common cold and flu viruses we suffer every year. I spend a lot of my day feeling like I am striving to help calm the storm of chaos and fear that is ruling the world.  Thank you Jesus for the hours you listen to me pray for strength, joy and patience.

It has been almost a month since I have been able to learn and worship with my church family and I miss that so greatly. But I choose not to let that keep me from learning and diving into God's Word myself. As for the worship part? I stumbled upon a song that was in one of my play lists of music (of which I have many) and it really struck my heart this week. Because the songs words are absolutely true of my life.

As we head into Easter weekend may this song ring in your hearts and minds and may it become a reminder that God knows the final moment of our lives here on earth and has know them since before He created the world. His love has never stopped. He is here. He is walking with us. He is holding us and carrying us and His Words never fail. And we have so much to be thankful for. Regardless of the pandemic that is currently holding the world in its grip of fear and chaos.

"I love You, Lord

For Your mercy never fails me

All my days, I've been held in Your hands

From the moment that I wake up

Until I lay my head

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

Cause all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

I love Your voice

You have led me through the fire

And in darkest night You are close like no other

I've known You as a Father

I've known You as a Friend

And I have lived in the goodness of God, yeah

And all my life You have been faithful, ohh

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God, yeah

'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me

Your goodness is running after, it's running after me

With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now

I give You everything

'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me, oh-ohh

'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me

Your goodness is running after, it's running after me

With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now

I give You everything

'Cause Your goodness is running after, it keeps running after me

And all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God

I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna sing

'Cause all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God

Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God"

Goodness of God By Bethel Music

I chose to remember the Goodness of God in my life. 

Because ALL MY LIFE God has been so very faithful and good to me!

"And

                                                   all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God

I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna sing

'Cause all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God

Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God"

Jesus has overcome the world and is reigning today!

Rejoice in the Goodness of God

Ps. The tears of both sadness, loss, grief and empathy made it very hard to see if there were typo's and errors of spelling. God gave me this post to help me say goodbye and choose to sing of His faithfulness. Until we meet again whether in person on this earth, in heaven or in another post..... May His love and peace abound in your hearts and minds.