The [Virtual] Reality of COVID-19
About two months ago, before COVID-19 was a serious issue in the United States, I kept having a recurring dream. In my dream, I was driving on the highway when all of the sudden, my view changed. It was as if I had put on virtual reality glasses and I was looking at a roller coaster with all the turns and loops. In my dream, I was aware that I was driving quickly on the road, but I could not see it because of the wild vision I was seeing in front of me. I had the same dream a second time, and that time the VR image was much more wild. I told myself that although I could not see the road I was driving on, as long as I continue moving forward, like before, I would be safe and get where I was heading. I had the dream one last time and the vision changed from the highway to the crazy roller coaster. More than ever, I remained focused on continuing straight as before and trusting that I would not swerve off course.
During the fuel crisis in Haiti last year, we were isolated at home for weeks. I had so many unanswered questions. I worried about running out of food and not having electricity and not being able to drive from place to place and even how I would communicate with our loved ones. Then when we got sick, we were faced with the overwhelming decision of how we were going to get the healthcare we needed. I worried about my children's education. I questioned my purpose. I questioned my family's safety.
I worried. I was afraid. I tried to plan my life in the face of uncertainty. Did this help? No. It only made me worry more. It made me more fearful and I felt more helpless each day. So I continue to remind myself that God is in control. So, as we are faced with the pandemic affecting our entire world, I have the choice to focus on the craziness that I see and hear or I can focus on God's promises as they guide my path.* The following verses have gotten me through many difficult and uncertain times. May they guide you as you continue on your path:
“He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
(Deuteronomy 31:8)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6)
*I am also following the advice of the scientific and medical experts at this time.
During the fuel crisis in Haiti last year, we were isolated at home for weeks. I had so many unanswered questions. I worried about running out of food and not having electricity and not being able to drive from place to place and even how I would communicate with our loved ones. Then when we got sick, we were faced with the overwhelming decision of how we were going to get the healthcare we needed. I worried about my children's education. I questioned my purpose. I questioned my family's safety.
I worried. I was afraid. I tried to plan my life in the face of uncertainty. Did this help? No. It only made me worry more. It made me more fearful and I felt more helpless each day. So I continue to remind myself that God is in control. So, as we are faced with the pandemic affecting our entire world, I have the choice to focus on the craziness that I see and hear or I can focus on God's promises as they guide my path.* The following verses have gotten me through many difficult and uncertain times. May they guide you as you continue on your path:
“He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
(Deuteronomy 31:8)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:6)
*I am also following the advice of the scientific and medical experts at this time.
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