People’s lives are being upended. For many, they are having problems understanding what is going on. They feel lost and alone. They are searching for answers and meaning to why their safety and security is gone.
They are looking to the news and social media for answers. They are looking high and low. They are looking everywhere and anywhere in the world to get a solution to what is troubling them.
Looking at the world will never give them a good answer. There is nothing in this world that isn’t broken because of the sin of mankind.
There is really just one place to look for answers and that is to God. He created our universe perfect. We broke it by rebelling against him.
We are the ones who are responsible for all the brokenness, disease and troubles that we face. We are all guilty, every single one of us. Still, I feel most for the children. They are facing this crisis as well and have no idea what is going on.
They watch their parents, families and caregivers coming unglued and, sadly, are quite often taking the brunt of their anger. Domestic abuse is on the rise.
I don’t pretend to understand it. I was a victim of abuse, by my family, when I was a child. I know what it is like to have to hide from my mother or from my older brother. There is never an excuse good enough to make abusing your child, your spouse or an elder relation acceptable.
There are groups that are set up to help you. These groups are still working in this crisis. You can reach out to them by phone or internet.
Look for support groups. Your local churches will have individuals who can talk to you and provide help. Christians are ready. They will help you regardless of your religion or lack thereof.
This is happening to a wide range of individuals, including Christians. You should know that God doesn’t look kindly on those cowardly among us who hurt the weak and helpless. He does, however, forgive you when you repent of your sins and turn away from them. He can help you learn self-control but he has put into place people who can help you as well.
Don’t let the lack of security in life right now guide you into such acts of abuse. Look for help. If you are being abused or you know of someone who is being abused, don’t let fear of this virus keep you from reporting it. In times of stress violence escalates, it doesn’t diminish.
God is always there waiting. He wants to hear from you. He wants to fill your life with peace. I know from experience that knowing that God is control makes all the world of difference in stressful situations.
Let him show you his love and look to him for help.
Revelation 21:8
But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars — they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.