I flew for the first time yesterday since our country locked down in March, and it was depressing. You see, I did travel a good bit both for work and also back and forth to Florida every six weeks to visit my Dad. My last trip to see Dad, I drove the 1000 miles, and other than the checkpoint at the Florida border, it wasn’t that different. But I was in two airports yesterday. The airport was one of the most exciting and interesting places to be, bursting with energy, people rushing to catch their flights, but more importantly, chasing their dreams. That was not the scene that played out in front of my eyes yesterday. Instead, restaurants were closed; stores had big metal doors blocking the entrance, the high tops in the middle of the walkway, all were saran-wrapped like a pranked teenagers car. I didn’t have to wait in line for the restroom, and it was empty. Will this be the new normal? I don’t like it!
Letting go of the Spirit of Fear
The Lord and I have had a few conversations about Fear in my lifetime. Fear has paralyzed me in the past to be obedient and step out in Faith. Fear is one of those emotions that can cripple us, and I have fought that hard through the years. But, what I saw yesterday was Fear, and it makes me angry and sad. I think the verses that Timothy penned in 1 Timothy 1:6-7 and so appropriate for such a time as this:
6 Therefore, I remind you to keep ablaze the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
Dear Lord, help me to let go of my spirit of fear, and use Your spirit of power, love and sound judgment. In Jesus name, Amen!
The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (2 Ti 1:6–7). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.
I never would’ve believed we’d be living like this. It’s a crazy time for sure
Right?