“Do not fear, for I am with you”

Do not be afraid says the Lord. The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus has brought about a lot of fear, anxiety and uncertainty into your world. Your routine has changed, you don’t get to see your friends, your teachers, everything you are used to doing has changed. Some of you are enjoying this time off but some of you are already bored and can’t wait for things to go back to normal. How much TV can you watch, huh? During these times, the Word of God and the promise of God’s protection and mercy for all his children will be a great comfort to you and will guide you everyday.

Here are a few verses that can help you get through this time no matter what you are feeling:

1. “I am scared of what is going on.” - Do not be afraid and believe in God’s protection which he promises to all his faithful children.

Isaiah 41:10 

“Do not fear, for I am with you,

    do not be afraid, for I am your God;

I will strengthen you, I will help you,

    I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”

2. “I am bored.” - See how you can help your parents around the house. Learn a new skill, check on friends and neighbors to see if they need anything, drop off food or supplies at a shelter, start a Facebook fundraiser. 

Matthew 19:19

“Honor your father and mother; also, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

3. “I can’t help getting into a fight with my family.” - Our Lord Jesus Christ set an example of unconditional love for us by dying on the cross so that our sins may be forgiven. We can show the same love to our family when we forgive their little mistakes, rude words and behavior towards us.

Ephesians 4:32

"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, 

as God in Christ has forgiven you.”

4. “I am anxious and worry about the future.” - This is the time when your faith should exceed your worry. You should trust that God is in control. 

Joshua 1:9 

“Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, 

for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

5. “I waste my time binge watching TV or playing games.” - Schedule time for prayer and reading the Word of God every day. Personal prayer will make your relationship with God stronger. Reading the Word of God will provide you guidance in your everyday life.

Exodus 15:2

The Lord is my strength and my might,

    and he has become my salvation;

this is my God, and I will praise him,

    my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

Love these helpful verses? You can download and print them out on cardstock as a poster for your room or make a handy bookmark.

Have a blessed day!