Pandemic Strife

The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. Acts 17:25

Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39 

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the beaten man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. Luke 10:33

And many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. John 11:19

Oh, the devil is so sly,

Oh Lord, help me to get by.

Acts tells you gave me life,

The pandemic gives me strife.

Jesus says love with your heart,

Government recommends six feet apart.

I am to be kind to a stranger

In that there is danger.

I walk with mask awhile,

How can they see my smile?

Gather to worship, go to church,

Staying at home is a curse.

Comfort those with losses,

Stay home say the bosses.

Sing songs of Thanksgiving,

Your droplets are unforgiving.

Work hard, go forth to serve,

Leaving home takes nerve.

We are not to hug our neighbor’s son

I accidentally did, it felt like I had won.


Prayer: Dear Father, bless our communication with others in this time, thank you for City Impact, Salvation Army, the Food Bank and others for serving in these times. Help us to follow your word when all is against us. Give us wisdom to love one another each day in some way. Care for the heroes that serve our sick and keep them safe. Amen.

Sandra Hilsabeck