Get the L Out

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Romans 12:2 NLT 

Today, there have been several conversations and much discussion about the world situation with regard to CoVID-19. Yes, quarantine. No quarantine. Yes, mask. No mask. Yes, vaccine. No vaccine. Yes, social distancing. No. Pick a side  - any side - and you will find any disparate, even desperate discourse to "support" your choice. 

What grieves me is when people come together to pray, but preface their prayers with rumors and the ensuing fear that follows the rumors. I'm not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, and I'm not sure who would be a good source for reliable information because the story has changed too many times as we supposedly "learn more." So, in times like these, I can only go to the One that does not change, even though the world is trying to keep us from Him. With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. However, I find no matter the question, no matter the doubt, Jesus not only has the answer, He IS the answer. 

We know the worLd's version of current events. Let's seek the Word's version of it. John 14:27 NKJV reads, Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  WorLd. Word. 

When it comes to finding the Truth and peace, let's get the L out.

Prayer:

Father, 

           You are our God and we will ever praise You. You are the Truth we seek in every situation. Nothing has caused You to fall off Your throne in despair. Your Word says You are the same yesterday, today and forever, and You have promised to never leave us or forsake us. We choose Your Word over the world's words, Father. It's what we know to be always true. Help us to walk in it. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen