Society: What about my plans?!
God: My plans for you are always better than your own. Don’t worry. I’m going to work this all out for your good.
Society: We’re not going to get anything done!
God: That’s the point. You know how you keep spinning your wheels—always working, moving, doing—but never feeling satisfied? I’ve given you permission to stop. I’ve cleared your calendars for you! Your worth isn’t tied to busyness or accomplishment. All you have to do is take care of each other.
Society: What does this all mean?
God: It means I’m in control. It means you are human and I am God. It means I’ve given you a wonderful opportunity to be the light in a dark world. It means you are going to learn to rely on me.
Society: What are we supposed to do when we can’t leave our homes?
God: Rest. You are always so busy and overwhelmed, crying out to me weary and exhausted. Can’t you use a break from your fast-paced and over-scheduled lives? Go ahead and rest. Pray. Love your families. Be still and spend time with me.
Society: You mean we’re supposed to stay home with our kids all day, every day?
God: Yes. And you’re going to be just fine. This time together is a rare gift. The rush of daily life has come to a halt. Play games. Bake cookies. Work on projects you’ve never had the time for. Teach them kindness and grace. Show them how to endure difficult circumstances and steer them toward me.
Society: We better start hoarding anything we can get our hands on!
God: Prevention, yes. Precaution, yes. Preparedness, yes. But after that, it’s time to put the needs of others before your own. When you see someone in need, help them. Offer up what you have. Do not worry about tomorrow! Haven’t I always taken care of you? Now, go take care of someone else.
Society: Why is this happening?
God: To remind you that I’m in control. To bring your attention back to me. I’m bringing you together as families and neighbors. I’m showing you patience and perseverance. I’m reminding you of your purpose and priorities. Now is the time to learn and teach your children what this life is really about.
Society: We don’t know who to believe.
God: Believe in me. Trust me. Ask me for wisdom and I will surely give it.
Society: We’re scared!
God: I’ve got this and I’m with you.
I’ve been telling my children my family from weeks to trust God is in control I think they just laugh at me but this post is fabulous and again I will say just trust in God he is in control amen
Thank you and God bless!
Every word of this could not be more true. Hopefully these words will reach many, many people. We need to relax, get close to God and Jesus and trust His control. He loves us all, everyone. Thank you for these encouraging words.
Thank you so much for reading Janice.
Beautifully written! I am a mom and Nana and I worry about my daughters who run in so many directions everyday. I just said to one of them the other night that I feel it is God trying to make us slow down and look up.
Thank you so much for reading, Marcia.
Your words provided comfort to me today…God bless you!
I’m so glad. Thank you for reading.
What I just read is what I would like to read over and over.
Thank you so much for reading, Anne.
I have shared this with two important people; my son and I read it aloud together; and I’m now printing it again for my own use. Thank you for it!
Thank you for reading!
This is such a great reminder of what God can do in his time and how he can pull us all together.
I’m so glad this touched you. God bless.
Beautifully written!
Thank you for reading.
It’s so easy to lose our focus on God because of the cares of this life and the events in the world. We need DAILY reminders like this that GOD IS IN CONTROL or else we will lose hope. Thank you for your words of encouragement.
You are so right. Thanks for reading!
Thank you for sharing a beautiful persepective when everyone else is sharing fear <3
Much love to you.
Thank you for putting things in perspective. Such a wonderful reminder that our great God is in control.
Thank you for reading!
When our kids were in high school and we were running around like crazy to practices, performances and games, I said I wanted to start a new extracurricular activity called, “The Stay Home Club.” This club would have NO meetings. People who joined this club would just STAY HOME. I know what is happening now (March 2020) isn’t easy for everyone, but your article is so spot on. Thank you Jenny for writing and sharing your great perspective. #canceleverything #loveyourfamily
Thanks so much for reading and sharing some of your experience.
Instinctively we know what to do. Yet greed has taken over our souls as it swiftly spreads to our hearts. We don’t notice homeless. We believe everyone else has a white picket fence. We desire and are convinced we are entitled to better. We think we’ve earned it. We’re beginning to learn the difference between value and desire the hard way . Thank you
Thank you for reading! This is devastating in many ways, but in some ways perhaps a needed correction of priorities, etc.
Thank you Jenny!
I feel this message truly from GOD
Life as we knew is no longer.
People stressed, anxious, lost, looking around for guidance, hope!
As bad as it seems, it can always be worse!
Focus on the positive.
There are many!!
Growing pains can hurt but
Trials n tribulations make us stronger!
We can not control events, only how we react to them!
We will all get through this, and be stronger for it.
We are overdue this pause and reset!
Thank you GOD!
Thanks for reading!
This message resonated with me. God Bless!
I’m so glad!
Your words were perfect timing for a lot of people feeling fear. Most people are on automatic pilot, and at time a crisis when you are forced to do something, you should use that precious time to spend with your loved ones and create new memories together, because you may never get this chance again. It is a generous blessing from God! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for reading and for the encouragement.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you so much for reading, Ruth.
This is something I already knew but reading it was so very encouraging. I will be sharing this with many of my contacts. Thank you & stay safe.God bless!!!🙏🏽💜🤟🏽😇
Thanks so much for reading, Patricia.
An ontime word. I loved it.
Thank you!
You put into words exactly how I am feeling. I was feeling guilty for actually loving and appreciating this opportunity. Of course I’m upset for the circumstances and pray for the people who are directly affected, but I am at such peace having this downtime with my husband and 4 boys. Thank you for putting into beautiful powerful words to simply trust in God. God bless 🙏🏼😇
Thanks so much for reading. I’m grateful this perspective resonated with you.
Thanks. I know that God has the whole world attention. Every knee shall bow and every tongue must confess that God is God. I love the time with my family. I do not have the spirit of fear. I know that God is going to see us through. Irene
Jenny….my sister shared your blog with me…In this time of fear we need hope..love and most of all faith in all of our lives. Your post was beautiful and so true. Love your family and be there for them always trust in God to guide us in these months ahead. Spending precious time with my grandchildren and children has made me feel safe & secure and so blessed. It’s the little things that matter most..not money…not material things but treasuring these special moments. Slow down…relax …look at nature and just breathe..but mostly be grateful for every day.
Thank you so much for this reading. I enjoyed it and found it very encouraging, I am going to share.
Thank you so much!
I loved your post. Beautiful
Thank you for reading!
Thanks Jenny for yours words of comfort. My cousin forwarded it to me and I shared it with some of my co-workers. Keep on doing what you do by allowing God to use you to get through to us. Be blessed and keep sending out your needed words of support.
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Thank you so much for the encouragement <3
thank you jenny
Thank YOU!
Your message has been my thoughts all alone because the same God before during and after the circumstances. I trust believe and lean on God only for he send people in your path to help during these times. I am so thankful and grateful for my family still here because they or me don’t have to be. I am at peace in spite of. I’m also grateful for my time alone with God. GOD IS TRULY IN CONTROL AND I’M GLAD ABOUT. STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE WORLD!!!!!
Both my daughter and I cried tears of overwhelming peace and calm while reading your post. Such a beautiful and enlightening way to convey what we all need to hear during this uncertain time. Thank you for sharing this. I hope it’s ok to republish (with credit to your site) in our church newsletter and FaceBook page. God’s Peace and Blessings to you.
This was an awesome piece. The conversation with God answered so many questions which are true. Thank you for sharing. Peace & Blessings
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Thank you, Janell.
Just keep our Faith strong and let God do the rest for us – Amen.
God created us, so He will take good care of us – Amen. Just never forget to say:
“Thank you Jesus for all the blessings You have given me – Amen.”