Stuck at home, again, husband with Covid. Rigors of disinfecting everything. Trying to stay separated in a home not designed for such times.

A day later, me feeling sick. Covid and Flu tests negative. Test for strep throat positive – draining, painful but grateful it’s not Covid.

Need to do list at a standstill. Want to do list following along!

Instead, I find myself preparing separate meals, washing dishes differently and washing my hands what seems like hundreds of times. Then sitting on the couch!

Short bursts of energy quickly dissipate as my body remembers my illness.

I try to read. Study, prepare to teach bible study . . . headaches and lack of strength sideline that as well. Frustrating for one who desires to be busy and productive in meaningful ways.

So what did I do: 1) Work a 500 piece puzzle – revealing a beautiful turquoise lake in the Italian mountains . . . and thank God for nature’s beauty and grandeur. 2) Slowly answer texts/emails from family and friends who check on us . . . thank God for their love and care. 3) Watch a movie to escape for a couple hours . . . grateful for finding one with an unexpected message of hope and resilience in the midst of tragedy. 4) Step out on our patio to enjoy the peace of our backyard and listen to the songs of birds and wind chimes . . . give praise our Creator.

Yesterday as day was heading into evening, I turned toward the backyard and gasped at the sight through my windows.

The Psalmist writes, the heavens declare the glory of God . . . but this sunset’s profound deep rich red/orange colors screamed the glory of God! I had no words. Simply awe, wonder, worship and a very grateful heart.

No matter where we find ourselves on the spectrum of life events, God is never far from us. If we will determine to look, reminders of God’s presence dot the landscape of our lives.

Where is your perspective?

Focused on today’s circumstances? Or in the midst, resting in the Eternal One? Our strength, Comforter, Guide and, our Song in the night.

This morning, the sun is shining. God’s glory still resonating through my soul. My mind’s eye still seeing the vivid colors of last night’s sky.

My perspective altered by the presence of my Lord . . .