16 | HOPE IN A PANDEMIC
We asked some of our very own CBN Europe staff members some questions about how they have overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, here’s what they said.
What has been your biggest source of hope and encouragement during Covid-19? Jesus - His faithfulness, His goodness, His protection, the wonders of technology which birthed the countless virtual meetings. Thank the Lord for inspiring Chris Brown, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Steven Furtick who wrote “The Blessing” - it’s been a refrain in our hearts over the lockdowns. - Lynnette Spending time (and intentionally putting aside distraction during it) in worship has been key for me. Also - having 2-3 people - my ‘tribe’ who I could be super honest and vulnerable with when things were tough, and I could be there for in return. - Beth Digging into God’s word and discovering new truths and fresh perspectives. - Allen My friends and family. Using technology to stay in touch with loved ones has meant the world during COVID-19. Being able to see someone and have a conversation about what we’re all going through has meant that I have felt more connected. - Charmain Hope itself! Hope has anchored my soul through the darkest of times during Covid –19 and has never put me to shame through my brokenness and weariness just as God’s Word promised. - Sarah
What have you found most difficult during Covid-19 and how did you overcome it? We’ve missed face to face contact. SO much gets missed in online/text communication, including lots of banter... we all know laughter is good for the soul - and we’ve had to fight for that. We experienced the loss of one of our parents, and also lost a baby during the pandemic... and not being able just to ‘sit’ with people and process has made that harder. - Beth Being confined and not being able to have the freedom to travel and meet with friends and family. Being able to communicate via Facetime or Zoom. - Allen The toughest part of COVID-19 for me has been not being able to see friends and family in person. I think I took for granted the comfort that comes from a simple hug or a coffee and a chat in someone’s home. Hopefully, having had this taken away for a season, I won’t take these simple things for granted again. - Charmain God set to work on my life during this Global season and remains at work in me. In a time of Lock down, it has been all too easy to ‘Look down’ but God remains the Lifter of my head. Many times I have had to remind myself of this Truth and both physically and spiritually - intentionally ‘Look up’ as my redemption in many things draws near. - Sarah