- I’ve lost a trip I had planned to visit global workers in SE Asia.
- I’ve lost routine in my day.
- I’ve lost having control over anything.
- I’ve lost getting to see my family and friends.
- I’ve lost assurance of availability of good health care.
- I’ve lost being able to go on a walk outside and feel the sun on my face.
- I’ve lost being able to plan for the future.
- I’ve lost alone time since my kids are always home now.
- I’ve lost financial security.
- I’ve lost independent decision making ability.
- And many more…
Part of our role with Barnabas as Directors of Staff Care and Development has been to facilitate a weekly gathering of our staff online for a prayer and praise hour during our time of quarantine around the world. On a recent call we asked our staff to share losses they had experienced because of this virus. Maybe you too can identify with some of those listed.
We’re all experiencing unprecedented loss; some of you may even know someone who has died from the Covid-19 virus. So what do we do with this loss? What is that low level hum of anxiety or discomfort we are experiencing to varying degrees every day? How do we talk to God about any of this? Where even is He?