Hey friends, how are you today? Ok that’s it, the last Friday in October. Ten months friends, ten months have all but slipped into the past. I don’t know where the time went; I can’t even remember what I’ve done throughout the past months. Someone once said, we remember the very high points and the very low points in our lives, in other words we remember the extreme points. The past almost two years has brought a sever case of uncertainties in our lives. We’ve lived lives that are far from our usual normal. At the beginning of this pandemic, I longed for the normal. I wanted and waited for my life to return to normal. I was convinced that this wouldn’t last very long, so I waited and waited. But life as I knew it, has not returned and I’m not sure now I want it to return. Here a few things I’ve learnt from these past months.

- God is faithful. I think that has become my mantra throughout these past months. God is faithful, He has been and always will be faithful. He remains Who He is, He does not change. He is mighty, His strength is unsurpassable, His power knows no bounds. He loves unconditionally, He gives cheerfully, His mercy is limitless.
- Life is short. Of course, I always knew that, but this pandemic brought this fact closer to home. Time is precious. For a while there, I did not value the time I had been granted. There was so little to do, that most times I did nothing. To some extent, I was waiting for ‘normal life’.
- Make memories with loves ones. Go on vacation, explore new spaces, take photos.
- Set personal goals and see them through. Make the goals achievable. Ensure they are fun and entertaining.
- Be patient with yourself and with others, especially. Some still struggle with this new normal, grant then the time to reach that point too.

Throughout these past few months, our world has undergone quite a few changes, some perhaps more permanent than others. As the world around change, we also have to adapt. We cannot lose sight of the big picture. Time spent with the Lord must be the most important activity in our lives in order to live our best lives.

How are you doing? What have you learnt from this pandemic?


35 responses to “5 PANDEMIC LESSONS”
Many of us thought this pandemic would be temporary. Now nearing two years it’s definitely caused challenges and heartache. My family and I have sought comfort in the Holy Scriptures. One passage is Revelation 21:3,4. To know that our Heavenly Father promises a life free from pain and death is truly something to look forward to.
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Amen and amen 🙏🏽 this pandemic has brought so many thing to light especially in my life. At times 😊 I see the necessity
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Beautiful points. Thanks for sharing.
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God bless you, my friend. Thank you 🙏🏽
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I think it has made me more aware of the need to be patient. Waiting lines in the doctor’s office, shortness of workers make waiting for food when dining out longer. As I realize so many are working short-staffed, long hours, I find I so much easier to just stop and breathe and not get upset at waiting times.
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That’s absolutely right! Patience with others is so very needful today
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That is a very good blog. full of realization, this world becomes worst, the only we need to do is prepare ourselves for the coming of Jesus Christ. and pray for more strength for the coming chaos in this world. I have a blog about Christians Cannot Escape persecutions.
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As we prepare for the coming of our Lord, we live exemplary lives so that others can know of our Lord. God bless you, my friend
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Amen.
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“Be patient” resonates with me. We need to be kind and patient with others and ourselves. We do not all adapt to change in the same way. 💯
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That’s the truth, indeed! In His Time, He makes all things beautiful Ecc. 3:11
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Yes. 🙌🏼💯
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Thank You 🙏🏽
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Love the teaching moments through this time and that we can share the ways God is leading us. Great wisdom and advice!❤️
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Sometimes, circumstances can seem so overwhelming that we do not see the blessing, but when we slow and trust Him, these blessings are more easily seen
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Absolutely agree!!
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‘Time is precious’ that it is Brenda! God has a theme going again, as He also lead me to highlight time too!
Bless you,
Jennifer
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If He said it twice, It was truly important to Him. May we take note
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My six year-old said the other day that she really only remembers the really good things and the really bad things..
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Most adults are just like her, which is why we sometimes begin our sentences with: ‘you never…’ because we have forgotten the one time it was done
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Good points. God is good all the time.
I saw that snow might be coming your way. Are you excited? 🙂
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I know!!!! NO snow, please, Lord, no snow ⛄️ I’m not ready 😅😅😅 our God is faithful
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😂😂😂😂
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These are all good lessons. The pandemic drew our attention back to what is important. Reminds me of Ephesians 5:15, “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise…”
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Amen 🙏🏽 God’s Word is certainly profitable for everyday life
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These are good points, Brenda. The part about continuing to set and meet goals is crucial. It’s also important to be patient, with others AND ourselves, as we get through this together. Blessings!
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Patience has certainly been thin on the ground lately disappointingly especially among us as Christians. Lower the bar for others as we raise it for ourselves
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I have learned to cherish time with my loved ones.
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Amen 🙏🏽 I admit that before this time, I took their presence for granted, but now.. how thankful I am for them
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Those are some pretty authentic, enduring lessons! Good ones.
I have learned, as you have, that God is always good, always faithful. I’ve also been learning the value of relationships, and how important it is to have real connections with people. Cyberspace is fine for keeping in touch, but the “real” stuff is necessary.
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Although sometimes I have the cyberspace ‘people’ easier I know that the Lord is pleased when we cultivate ‘real’ friendships
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I have learned that difficulties open opportunities to share the Hope we have in Jesus. More of these have opened up by invitation in the past year and a half than in the previous decade! People fearing death are more willing to listen to someone who claims to know the Lord of Life. Hallelujah!
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Amen and amen 🙏🏽 people fearing death are more apt to listen to the gospel and this pandemic has certainly brought death to the forefront. May we take every opportunity to spend the gospel for the harvest is plentiful
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