As the wind whips around outside knocking on my office window and the snowflakes fly horizontally by in the air, things seem just a bit off. We’ve barely had a winter this year, and now it storms, right when spring is officially beginning next week. It feels like the earth is confused. At least it is not like it used to be.
If you add to that climate confusion the daily news of war driven by corruption and greed, violence driven by fear and hatred, and continuing fallout from Covid, the world appears chaotic at best. You may often ask, “Where are you, God, in these constant changes, suffering, and struggle?!”
How do you deal with this barrage of confusion in your own life? Do you find solace in grasping onto the smaller things around you each day that you can control? Decisions like what time you go to bed and get up, what you eat, who you spend time with, how active you are, and how you engage with the tasks before you that day – perhaps these are each a part of how you stay grounded.
I want to encourage you, as Lent continues a few more weeks, to also add in some time to be still and to turn your heart toward God in prayer. Even if it is just for a few moments when you get in the car but before you turn it on or before you eat breakfast – just sit for a minute and breathe slowly – calm yourself – center your thoughts on God – and hold it there for a minute or two remembering that God is your anchor in the storms of life. God calms our spirits and grounds our thoughts to remind us, “I’ve got you.”
Don’t get blown away by the frenzy of incessant information and despair that the days are passing by too quickly but stand strong and hold on in the moment with all you’ve got to the one who anchors us with steadfast love and faithfulness. Take slow deep breaths – remember that you are not alone – and jump boldly into the new day holding on to God as God holds on to you.
Blessings and Peace,
Rev. Amy