We have been in lockdown now since 23rd March 2020, for many of us this means a complete change of circumstance, daily living, affording things and maintaining a health relationship with our families. There are so many people who cannot wait to be free, will run headlong into the wind, thinking that all of the troubles, worries and risks have ceased, everything is alright now, Right!!
For many people the freedom means fear, worry and carrying a new burden that they found along the lockdown way. Anxiety & Panic are now in people’s minds, the what if’s, is this safe? Can I go back to being me now and how do I learn what to do now that everything has changed?
There are varying degrees of severity that people are experiencing, it could have been like a wave washing over you, covering you and no matter how much you struggled to reach the surface, you are being pulled back, weighed down and cannot escape. Others may feel a slight darkening in the thoughts, the disassociation from others, the lack of trust and the question, are you infected, and you don’t know.
These anxious fears stop us from being us, we don’t talk to people about it, that might be seen as attention seeking and it is so much easier to ignore everyone, lock ourselves mentally away and put on a brave face when needed.
You are not alone, there are so many others, just like you. They won’t tell you; you can’t see them and just like you, they are putting on a brave face.
God sees your pain, God can feel your anxiety and pain and by talking too God, you can begin to feel the strength from him to take the steps you need to. It does not matter how small these steps are, moving forward is the important thing.
Heavenly Father,
When I feel crushed by my own worries, lift my mind and let me see the truth.
When fear grips me tight, and I feel that I cannot move, free my heart and help me to take one step at a time. When I cannot see the pain and turmoil inside, Calm me with your quiet words of Love. I choose to trust in you, every day, every hour and in each moment of my life. I know deep down that I am in your grace, forgiven, restored by your sacrifice.
You Have Set Me Free.
Amen