Here are pictures from my little church walk last night!☀️🎑 The parking lot was nearly empty, and I have taken long walks at this church numerous times. It’s been a way to clear my head when I have a lot on my mind and to pray, of course. Lately I’ve been asking God to forgive me for any feelings of fear. I know I have a job to do here. But considering the state the world is in, I guess it makes sense. I like to get my exercise here, release my thoughts and talk with him. One thing I’ve always noticed is it is much easier to hear God’s voice after you get away from the noise. I was considering whether I should post this or not. I look very casual and have no make up on. But I thought about how my life has changed. Since the pandemic started I’ve been teaching full time from home. I don’t have to get up and go to work every day. In a way, I miss that. I miss the way life used to be. I know this is my new normal. Nonetheless, I feel blessed. God never promised us an easy life, but one that we would get through.
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Zina, these are words that touch me deeply. I too miss the life I had. But I find God is showing me that even during a global pandemic life is a gift. Every day I wake up to another sunrise and see the sunset I’m thankful for the present of being alive. I’m grateful for the opportunities God gives me to love others. I’m reminded as I hear about those who have died from CoVid that for all the strength humankind thinks it has our lives are fragile. Not even the next second is promised to us. God wants us to make our lives count for something.
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Soo true, Dr. Osborne! Thanks for reading and commenting!
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And always He is with us in it. I like going for walks, too.
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Amen for the share Zina, the pictures are awesome with you. God and nature, a pleasant look. Happy weekend. 😇🥰🙏
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Thanks so much, Suma. I appreciate that. I hope you have a happy weekend, also.❤️☀️ -Zina
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Hi Zina, you look just fine to me! I think fear is something none of us can escape, it’s a part of who we are.
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Thanks so much, John.😍 That is very kind. Yes, none of us can escape fear. The only way to escape it is with God.👆🙏🌅
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He is the only way!
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♥️🙏
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