Many people’s life has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Fear and depression can make you feel powerless.
Limiting how much time you spend watching the news, listening to the radio, and getting on the internet can help restore a sense of normalcy.
God has everything in control.
Psalm 91:11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
While the pandemic is going on there is good happening all over the world. People are helping each other and sharing their supplies with those that are in need.
Police officers shopping for the elderly, doctors coming out of retirement to help.
Surround yourself with people who uplift you, only watch uplifting media, find activities that you and your family can do safely, and keep your thoughts positive and help encourage others.
The more you see, think, and do that reflects peace, happiness, and positivity, the more it can influence your mood and outlook on life.
What is another way to stay positive in a world of COVID-19?
Read the word of God!
Reading the words of God daily from the Bible will give you peace.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
The Bible is a very positive book for those who believe in its words.
The Bible teaches what comes from your mouth comes from your heart. So just don’t read the Bible but find some positive scriptures in the Bible and write them down and memorize them.
The next time that fear and depression enter into your thoughts speak those scriptures out loud and let your mind hear them until that fear and depression leaves.
Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Remember we are to transform our minds with the word of God.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.
Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Here are some positive thinking scriptures you can say every day.
Philippians 4:23 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Matthew 21:22 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luke 1:37 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Hebrews 13:6 The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Isaiah 40:30 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.
Deuteronomy 31:8 And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.
Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Psalms 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalms 91:2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Psalms 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:
his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.
Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Psalms 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
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