A crisis hit and many plans, dreams and aspirations got thrown out the window. Many are finding it very hard to regulate their attention at work and in their personal spaces. Why? Our mind’s natural tendency is to get distracted. As the mind wanders, research has shown that it easily gets trapped into patterns and negative thinking. During times of crisis — such as those we are living through now — this tendency is exacerbated, and the mind can become even more hooked by obsessive thinking, as well as feelings of fear and helplessness.
As the spread and far-reaching impacts of Covid-19 dominate the world news, we have all been witnessing and experiencing the parallel spread of worry, anxiety, and instability. Indeed, in a crisis, our mental state often seems only to exacerbate an already extremely challenging situation, becoming a major obstacle in itself.
When your mind gets stuck in this state, a chain reaction begins. Fear begins to narrow your field of vision; it becomes harder to see the bigger picture and the positive, and you are now unable to see the creative possibilities right in front of you. Many missed many creative possibilities this year because of worry, anxiety, and fear… Yes, your response to all that happened this year is very much understandable, and there’s space for you to grieve.
Watching the past month’s turmoil unfold, I have been reminded that God is still moving, and I have not been given a spirit of fear! In the midst of the upheaval and adjustments I am being forced to make in my life, God is moving and at work in the midst of this global crisis. Don’t allow anxiety, worry, and fear to cripple you for much longer.
All those important business and ministry initiatives that you threw through the window out of fear and not because God told you so – go get them and take them back to the Lord in prayer. Ask Him to give you wisdom, and show you how to execute them well. God is ready to breathe on you again so that you can accomplish all that He has called you to do.
Do not let fear rule your life and stop you from taking a stand for what you know God wants you to do. Will you succumb to your fears, or will you dust yourself off and move forward with God?
Scripture for meditation: 2 Timothy 1:7 & John 5:17
Angelisa is a Jesus enthusiast, Worship leader & Christian youth leader. She considers herself to be the old-fashioned type of girl who loves spicy food and belly bottom laughter. Among her passions are singing, working with children, and encouraging others.