One of the unexpected consequences of the current pandemic is that we are ALL in this together. Whatever our age, race, religion, or wealth, everyone in this world is currently under threat from this virus. The vast majority of people are dealing with it by adjusting their lives to just get through – we are all just Keeping on, Keeping on. One day at a time.
These few thoughts are designed to help us all with this global way of life. Whatever your background, I hope these bring you some hope to help you Keep on Keeping on.
You may not be a Christian, but Jesus had some really helpful life thoughts for everyone. You may not be aware of them. I find them really helpful when seeking for some sort of perspective on my life and the current situation. Here are some for you to consider and if you feel inclined, do a bit more digging in the Bible.
Jesus said, some 2000 years ago:
These few thoughts are designed to help us all with this global way of life. Whatever your background, I hope these bring you some hope to help you Keep on Keeping on.
You may not be a Christian, but Jesus had some really helpful life thoughts for everyone. You may not be aware of them. I find them really helpful when seeking for some sort of perspective on my life and the current situation. Here are some for you to consider and if you feel inclined, do a bit more digging in the Bible.
Jesus said, some 2000 years ago:
“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets” Matthews Gospel Chapter 7 Verse 12 – “The Golden Rule” |
Think about this in terms of how you live under social isolation and distancing. Is there something you wish would happen to you? Maybe you could do that to someone else. Try to treat others in the shops and other communal areas with consideration rather than getting frustrated that “they” are not following all the rules exactly as you are. And so on…
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today” Matthew Chapter 6 verse 34 |
Today we are bombarded by possibilities of what may happen tomorrow. Today’s information is regarded as old news. Try just thinking about today. For many the day has more than enough challenges – maybe you are one of those overwhelmed by what tomorrow may bring. I try to limit my concerns to what’s actually happening to me now. Maybe that will help you too.
"No-one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money” Matthew Chapter 6 verse 24 |
Our world is sometimes obsessed with economic growth, “success”, individual acquisition of wealth. It’s easy to become part of that system and forget the idea of anything outside career, success, money. It is true today that many don’t have enough “money” and struggle to pay bills or feed their families. This is NOT what Jesus was talking about. What He was thinking about, was the rich and powerful who forget their Maker and just think about getting more. It’s all about perspective and figuring out what’s important to me and you in our lives.
There is so much more life advice to be found in The Bible. Try reading Matthew chapters 5, 6 and 7. Whatever your views I hope these will help you Keep On Keeping On. Then for a real boost try Revelation (last book in the Bible) chapter 22. There is real light at the end of the dark tunnel.
(Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.)