Since March, there’s widespread economic uncertainty, steady stream of collective anxiety, intensified racial tension, growing angst in interpersonal relationships, increasing numbers of divorce, frequent report of domestic violence, and sustained cynicism toward religion.
If you are parents, teachers and supporting staff, this new school year brings an unrelenting source of anxiety, worrying so much more about the health and safety as well as the learning experience of the kids.
This Covid pandemic became the perfect storm: due to our 24/7 media reporting and digital connection, every morning we wake up to emotional triggers for anxiety, sadness, hurt and frustration, anger and distress.
Author and corporate consultant, Jenni Catron, suggests that there’s a significant shift in people’s mindset: from valuing success, influence, and status (pre-Covid) to support, safety, and trust (Covid). If folks are indeed looking for these, then the best possible place to be is with Jesus the Good Shepherd during this challenging time!
It boggles my mind to know that the Creator of the Universe is my good shepherd who invites me into a relationship of support, safety, and trust – he is the good shepherd who goes all out, lays down His life for me, takes cares and looks out for me. He even seeks after the ones who are lost or have wandered off; He pursues those who are not yet in the fold.Fix your eyes on Jesus – Seek after and stay with Him. He is a good shepherd in this uncertain time!
