When we find ourselves in the midst of a crisis, it can feel nearly impossible to keep things in perspective. The challenges we face seem overwhelming, and fear threatens to take hold. But as believers, we must remind ourselves that our circumstances are temporary. No matter how dark the storm may seem, this too shall pass.
As Christians, we have a powerful advantage—Christ within us, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). While the world around us may feel like it’s spiraling out of control, we have a choice: we can either be swept away by fear or remain anchored in faith. Choosing to stay calm in the storm is our way of declaring, "I am not alone in this. Jesus is with me and my family."
In today’s world, good news seems rare. But as followers of Christ, we are called to be the good news. We carry the light of Jesus within us, and we have the opportunity to share hope, encouragement, and kindness with those around us.
How to Spread Hope in Difficult Times
Here are a few simple but powerful ways to be a beacon of hope in your community:
✅ Help the elderly: Offer to do grocery shopping or run errands for elderly neighbors.
✅ Support parents: If safe to do so, offer to watch a neighbor’s children for a few hours.
✅ Encourage others: Send uplifting messages to friends, family, and neighbors.
✅ Show gratitude: Write ‘thank you’ notes for grocery store workers, postal workers, medical staff, and others providing essential services.
✅ Host virtual encouragement: Organize a video call to uplift and pray with friends and family.
✅ Use social media for good: Share Bible verses, prayers, and messages of encouragement online.
Pray Without Ceasing
This is a time for prayer warriors to rise up. Let us continue to pray for our families, the sick, our communities, our nation, medical staff, and our leaders. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we stand firm in faith, knowing that God is in control.
Be the Church, Be the Light
Now, more than ever, the Church has an opportunity to shine brightly in a world filled with uncertainty. This is a time for us to realign with God’s purpose—to be a light, a voice of hope, and a source of strength for the lost and broken.
Let’s stand together in faith. Let’s remain hopeful. God is still on the throne, and He is working all things for good.