This Beautiful Mundane

Matthew 10:28  "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." I have a number of conflicting emotions that are going on in my heart and mind this morning.  I feel fear as I wonder if I am watching the downfall of America. I feel joyous anticipation as I realize what this could mean for the sake of the Kingdom of God. I feel sorrow as I realize how many are living in fear of a virus and seeking to find their consolation in the idols of this world, instead of turning to the One True God. The world is a chalice brimming with vulnerability , as chaos shakes the foundations of society, it jostles too that precarious vessel and the anxiety of mankind is more clearly seen - My heart aches, but also rejoices - what an incredible opportunity for the world to see the children of God respond to the unknown with peaceful confidence in our Risen Lord, and with the love with which

Philippians 2:1-11  “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under

Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Oh my soul, why are you anxious? Hope in God!  The God who never leaves nor forsakes has made Himself known to me, there should be no reason for me to fear. Perhaps I have not all the answers that I desire, but the God who holds the universe knows the good plans that He has for me.  In the midst of the plaintive cries of a trembling soul, He has yet again proven Himself faithful to make His voice heard -  Psalm 3 "O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, [The fear creeps in] 'There is no salvation or him in God.' [ The lie]  But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. [The truth]  I cried al