Since we have the time, let’s take a break from worrying to imagine something better together. Out of this weird COVID time, there will come some benefits. Think of the creativity that has been given time to grow and mature. Maybe busy writers will at last have time to write that book series that will leave J.K. Rowling in the dust! What about the beautiful songs that are being written? Maybe some song writer is writing the most beautiful tune ever hummed. What works of art are being designed? Move over Picasso! What movie score is being written that will rise to your top ten list?

Think of the intimate social interactions forged by this slower pace. What family ties are being reinforced? What things outside of our comfort zones have been tried? What important conversations happened that never would have at the normal hectic pace of life? What words are being understood that were never given the time to sink in before? What stories will you have to tell the next generation?

Think of the quiet that is required to hear the voice of God. It is that hush-and-be-still time that feeds our soul.  What about the time that is being spent talking to God that was rushed and forced before? What wonders of God have been revealed to children who, out of boredom, were forced to seek recreation outside?

Think of the gratitude we now have for the privileges we once took for granted. An attitude of gratitude that some happy people possess is growing in all of us. Think about the appreciation that has grown for the privilege of time with friends. I don’t know about you but I now understand what a privilege it was to sing with a large group in praise. And of course, even for those of us who are not huggers, we are beginning to appreciate the human touch.  When you think about it, waiting for this time to be over is like waiting for Christmas. What wonderful presents will we find and appreciate like never before?

Last Sunday(online of course), my pastor said something that resonated with me. He said, “It is time to roll up our sleeves instead of taking a wake-me-up-when-it-is-over attitude.” This will end. But until then, don’t dwell on the negative and the doubt, but slap on a face mask and get about your business. And if your business is gone, spend your time thinking of ways to help someone else, and do it.