Over the past few months in counseling and conversations, I’ve increasingly noticed a perplexing issue.
Many people aren’t quite sure what to think about the world around them, and many feel overwhelmed even trying to decide how they should be feeling and acting in response to all that has transpired over the past six months.
Should we be sad, mad, or feel guilty? What is our role in stopping a pandemic gone viral, an election gone vile, and culture wars gone wild? Should we be protesting more, distancing more, speaking up more, or saving more? How does a wise person respond to the difficulties that seem to be pouring in like unrelenting waves?
Many of us know that the current course is not sustainable, but we also doubt our ability to do any good or to know how God might want us to respond.
In moments of uncertainty, it is critical to remember your priorities. You can’t save the world, you only have one vote, and each of us only has 24 hours a day. However, keeping in mind what is most important helps us navigate a world of uncertainty wisely. We have to learn to avoid distractions if
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