Things We're Learning During a Plague
Jeff Geyer
Romans 8:28
Big Idea: Not everything that happens to us is good. God uses those not-so-good things for good.
Intro: If someone would have predicted this COVID-19 crisis, I would have not have believed them. It's America...a land of visionaries, vaccines, and excellent healthcare.
Then it happened. I received a call from the principal of the school we hold Sunday gatherings and fear came over me when I heard that we'd not be able to meet for a few Sundays.
I think I went through the five stages of grief in five hours. Denial: ''This can't be happening.'' Anger: ''Why is this happening? Why?!'' Bargaining: ''God, if you do this...I'll do this...'' Depression: ''What else is on Netflix?'' Acceptance: ''We got this...it's going to be alright.''
Here's why I experienced fear. We're a young church (just turned 3 years old) that was experiencing numerical and financial growth, just started a building campaign, and close to securing a property. The thoughts of: What if we stop growing? What if people stop giving? What if everything shuts down? What if we're not able to secure this property? Then thoughts of where do we meet to film, how are we doing groups, how will people take next steps, and how will summer camp be offered.
Anxiety, which is a form of fear, hit hard.
Deep down. This wasn't about the church. It was about me. To let you in a bit, I don't have a lot of confidence. I've always had a chip on my shoulder even as a kid playing sports. I was undersize most of my childhood and my parents didn't have the money to send me to sports camps to earn favor with coaches. My dad and grandfather taught me early on to work hard for opportunities and work hard when given those opportunities.
Thankfully I was reminded that I was putting too much unnecessary pressure on myself. So I asked God to forgive me for becoming anxious with something I couldn't control and help me to trust Him during this ...
Jeff Geyer
Romans 8:28
Big Idea: Not everything that happens to us is good. God uses those not-so-good things for good.
Intro: If someone would have predicted this COVID-19 crisis, I would have not have believed them. It's America...a land of visionaries, vaccines, and excellent healthcare.
Then it happened. I received a call from the principal of the school we hold Sunday gatherings and fear came over me when I heard that we'd not be able to meet for a few Sundays.
I think I went through the five stages of grief in five hours. Denial: ''This can't be happening.'' Anger: ''Why is this happening? Why?!'' Bargaining: ''God, if you do this...I'll do this...'' Depression: ''What else is on Netflix?'' Acceptance: ''We got this...it's going to be alright.''
Here's why I experienced fear. We're a young church (just turned 3 years old) that was experiencing numerical and financial growth, just started a building campaign, and close to securing a property. The thoughts of: What if we stop growing? What if people stop giving? What if everything shuts down? What if we're not able to secure this property? Then thoughts of where do we meet to film, how are we doing groups, how will people take next steps, and how will summer camp be offered.
Anxiety, which is a form of fear, hit hard.
Deep down. This wasn't about the church. It was about me. To let you in a bit, I don't have a lot of confidence. I've always had a chip on my shoulder even as a kid playing sports. I was undersize most of my childhood and my parents didn't have the money to send me to sports camps to earn favor with coaches. My dad and grandfather taught me early on to work hard for opportunities and work hard when given those opportunities.
Thankfully I was reminded that I was putting too much unnecessary pressure on myself. So I asked God to forgive me for becoming anxious with something I couldn't control and help me to trust Him during this ...
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