Due to attempting to help get many places in our lives, like church and school, ready for the social distancing directive, we have been unable to completely get this week’s episode for release. Instead, I wanted to just share some encouragement.

In this time of anxiety, uncertainty, and transition in the world, I would like to quote one of my favorite books: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. In the story, The Hitchhiker’s Guide has “Don’t Panic” written on the very first page.

We as Christians have a book like this. The Bible gives us instruction, encouragement, and poetry to help us deal with just this very type of situation.

As an oncology nurse, and also someone who greatly loves some of the most at-risk people for this virus, I see the incredible importance of following instructions given to us by the government. While of course the system is corrupted (because we are ALL sinners) I truly believe that these people are trying to do what is best for us as a country. Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

Our God is with us even when the outlook is scary. Our God will use this for His glory in amazing and powerful ways, we just don’t know what those are right now. And in the two years of me working on these episodes, the one thing that has stayed constant is that GOD IS AND EVER WILL BE FAITHFUL.

Our own version of the Hitchhiker’s Guide also tells us not to panic. God has this. He loves us. Let’s trust Him.

Joshua 1:9- Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.