One of the things that the coronavirus pandemic has taught us is that life situations can box entire continents into isolation, with everyone very careful not to come close to, shake hands with, nor embrace each other.
Life is full of ups and downs, straights and turns, hills and valleys that can make your head spin and your heart race. During such challenging moments, the tendency is to isolate, leave everyone outside the door, shut ourselves in to mourn and cry endlessly until our lacrimal glands become exhausted and we experience exophthalmos (bulging of the eye anteriorly out of the orbit).
Isolation seems to be the natural thing to do in such situations, as we seek to process what transpired; it’s sort of the default mode for our mind whenever there’s a crisis – a reaction that can’t be classified as bad because actually, we need some time to understand what happened or what’s happening to us and devise a way forward.
However, this period of processing our experiences may linger, and we risk other severe consequences. I always tell myself that except you’re intermeddling with wisdom or having a personal time with God during such times, locking yourself up for a long period may do you more harm than good.
When satan wants to harm you sorely, he first isolates you from everyone who might be of help because he knows that you’re most vulnerable when alone. You struggle with a thousand and one thoughts, fighting off numerous suggestions and striving to find the best path ALL ALONE.
There is a difference between praying and worrying, crying unto God and showing satan that he won.
Isolation from godly and positive relationships can be quite dangerous at such times because no matter how strong and godly you are, you have your weak moments. And if no one helps you up during those moments, satan will make a piecemeal of you, as he bombards your mind with more than you can handle.
Indeed, people around us often may not understand the depth of our pains nor the height of our struggles. But we have Someone who understands. He is our Creator, our Love, Our Guide in the storm.
I’d like you to join me in this song that revives my heart during such moments. Let’s let out our tears unto the Most High God.
DOES JESUS CARE
Stanza 1 Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth and song; As the burdens press, and the cares distress, And the way grows weary and long?
Chorus O yes, He cares I know He cares! His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long night dreary, I know my Saviour cares.
Stanza 2 Does Jesus care when my way is dark With a nameless dread and fear? As the daylight fades into deep night shades, Does He care enough to be near?
Stanza 3 Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief I find no relief, Tho’ my tears flow all the night long?
Stanza 4 Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye To the dearest on earth to me, And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks, Is it aught to Him? Does He see?
So, during these trying times, don’t isolate yourself from God nor helpful relationships. I know that the feeling to be alone is quite strong, but this will only worsen your condition.
May God heal your hurting heart and repair all broken parts in Jesus name. Amen.
