Peace in a Pandemic: 4 ways to develop a healthy rhythm

Visionrdu - March 28, 2020

This is a challenging season.

Every day, the news changes and sometimes, it feels like it just keeps getting worse. As believers, it is important to remember that God can redeem this time. It is important to remember that we can choose to trust God when life feels uncertain.

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

So how do we do this? One way is to discipline ourselves to rely on his goodness and faithfulness daily, but in order to do so, it’s important to develop a routine that pours into your spiritual, mental and emotional health.

Develop a Daily or Weekly Routine

Does your daily or weekly schedule include cultivating spiritual, mental, and emotional health? If not, check out Burnout Exposed, the first sermon in our Fatigue series where we dive in to the 4 buckets of Energy.

This takes intentionality and consistency, but once you start, expect God to meet you there.

Set Specific Goals

Think about spiritual, financial, physical, and relational goals that you can achieve as an individual, but that you can also achieve as a family.

Stay Connected

Be intentional about keeping close family and friends updated on how you and your family are doing through FaceTime, Google Hangouts, or an old-fashioned phone call. Again, the focus is on how you are doing, not just what you are doing.

Read a book

Reading has been proven to have health benefits. From fighting Alzheimer’s to improving your sleep at night, reading a book can do wonders for your mind, body, and soul when stuck inside. Rather listen to the audio? Sign up for Hoopla and provide your library card info to check out up to 5 audio books for free.

Vision Church Recommended Reading:

Apologetics

Urban Apologetics by Christopher Brooks

Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin

Making Sense of God by Tim Keller

The Reason for God by Tim Keller

Biographies

Renewal: Grace and Redemption in the Story of Ruth by Jerome Gay Jr.

The African Memory of Mark by Thomas Oden

Collection of free biographies from Desiring God

George Mueller by Roger Steer

Give Me This Mountain by Helen Roseveare