God gave us His Spirit through Jesus
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." -2 Tim 1:7
God wants to walk with us
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." -Isa 41:10
We need to choose to walk in the Holy Spirit
"But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." -Gal 5:16
10 practical tips on how to cope in the midst of this trial
1. Focus on Being Healthy (1 Tim 4:7-9)
2. Have Your Priorities Drive Your Decision Making (John 7:37-39)
3. Do Family Meetings (Deut 6:7-9)
4. Have Wise Counsel (Prov 13:20)
5. Get As Much Normal And Fun On The Calendar (Prov 25:28)
6. Make Your Plans in Pencil (Prov 16:9)
7. Learn to Lament (Rom 12:15)
8. Find God’s People & Do Life With Them (Heb 10:24-25)
9. Set Times for Checking Good News and Negative News (Isa 26:3)
10. Look For The Blessings (Phil 4:4)
"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