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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my rightous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV

COVID-19 is bringing us into unprecedented times as a world. For the first time in most of our lifetimes, we are truly dependent on one another. What you and I do or don’t do, will directly affect the health and safety of one another. But take courage friend, for we were made to walk together in this lifetime. We were made to depend on one another and hold each other up in times of adversity. We were made to stand shoulder to shoulder to weather every storm, together. We were made for this time to come out victorious.

Let’s remember in this time our God is sovereign. He reigns on high and is never surprised by any crisis or outbreak like COVID-19. He is in absolute control; He is all-powerful and infinitely wise. We can trust in Him at all times.

Let these words be spoken on our lips and sealed in our hearts from

Psalm 91: 1-2 NIV

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

Verses 9-11:

Verses 9-11: 9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, 10 no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. 11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;

Coronavirus19

Coronavirus Resourse Center - Questions and Answers

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Local Columbia County Up To Date Information

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CDC Up To Date Information

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School Related info for the Cornovirus break

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6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disastar that strikes at midday.

9 If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter,

10 No evil will conqurer you; no plague will come near your home.

11 For he will order his angels to protect you where ever you go.

Psalms 92 NLT

We can all turn to God in these times when fear and anxiety want to consume us. Turn and be still before our God and know He sees us, He cares for us and He is working all things for the good of those who love Him. This is His promise to us. (Romans 8:28)

What can we do in these times when life appears to be on hold as we know it?

We can press into God even more and deepen our relationship with Him!

Open your Bible-download one online-(through our free app, Living Gospel Church you can access the full Bible) pray and talk with God more throughout your day, sing songs of praise to Him, give thanks to Him for the many blessings you have yet in your life.

Seek what He would have you do each day to be a vessel of light, hope and love!

Ask God daily to show you what He would have you do to encourage others around you who are also fighting fear, anxiety, depression and hardship. Be a helper. Be His servant.

Pray for God to do a mighty work in all the earth through this time!

Surrender your wants in this time and choose to align your prayers to His eternal purposes and call on God to bring a new desire in people to seek His face and follow Him. Call on Him to bring unity to our world leaders and nations like we haven’t experienced before. Call on Him to let His light radiate into every crevice of darkness across our earth. God IS doing something new in this time, do you perceive? Will you join with Him to bring it about?

Remain steadfast in your faith!

 We are called to be examples of hope in times of crisis. Don’t let your faith waver. Stay strong. Stand firm and be the example for others to be drawn to and follow. Stay connected with your church. Continue to give generously as God calls you. Share your faith and the Spirit moves you. God will bless you and honor you as you remain steadfast.

We are all walking these times together. Remember that. You are not alone. You are joined together with the Body of Christ through His Holy Spirit that dwells in you as you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. If you have not ever accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior and desire to, click here to learn how to do so.
Let us trust in our God who is ever faithful. Let us follow what God asks of us in these times and let us believe He name will be glorified and we as His people will be strengthened as we ride out this storm. The sun will shine again. Remain faithful. Remain in hope.
If you have prayer requests in this time please email pastor@livinggospelchurchrio.org
and we will pray with you.

~God bless you and keep you in His protection and peace~