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In the midst of this storm

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Oddly enough; because I suffer from anxiety. I’m generally a pretty calm person

So, you would think, that when the world gets out of whack, I could remain calm. Well, I think to say that the world has gotten out of whack in recent weeks might be a slight understatement.

The development of this Covid-19 has people in straight up mass hysteria. And it’s sad, really, really sad. I won’t go into what I believe or don’t believe about any of this virus. Or what anyone else believes Because none of that is really important right now, is it? What matters is that, even if you DON’T believe in the scare tactics, media hype, or numbers given. Even if you think its man made, or some government hoax….none of that is important. I mean, is it really that hard to just. Stay. Home. for a couple of weeks??? WHAT IF they are right? According to the data, I have VERY high risk parents, and family members. So…I’d rather, play it safe and stay put for a hot minute or two.

One busy mom shared with me, that the forced clearing of her schedule was actually good for her. Like, the slow down she didn’t even know she needed.

I know so many mamas are having such a hard time adjusting to having kids home all day. I “joked” with hubby that I’ve technically been on quarantine for 3.5 years (since having Matthias) but the reality is, I really AM home, all day long, 6 days a week, with 3 toddlers. So I didn’t THINK this social isolation would have any sort of emotional effect on me.

But you know what, it kind of is. Multiple times over the past few days, I have found myself mentally/emotionally struggling with the “stigma” that I’m stuck home with the kids. and what will we do to pass the time, and where are all the resources, etc

Y’all….THIS IS NOT NEW FOR ME. WHY AM I DOING THIS TO MYSELF?

But sadly, I’ve been allowing all this social media hype get to me. Without even realizing it. Even my crunchy mama group hardly feels safe.

I KNOW we need to be cautious. I have NO issues following as many of the guidelines set before us. I own multiple small businesses, so, surely things WILL be rough for me, but I’m willing. Are you?

Anyway…back to me being unintentionally fearful and anxious about what’s out there.

I had to venture to my Secretary of State appointment (which, seems to be quite a dreamy setup by the way….I hope they can adopt it as their new norm) on the way home, I was listening to proclaim fm, and just as pulling into the drive home, this song entered to cab of the truck.

I knew INSTANTLY that God sent this song for me.

I cranked up the radio, sat there in that truck and wailed out from my heart. Tears streamed from my eyes, lyrics from my heart and prayers from my soul.

Crank up your device, and raise your own hallelujah in the presence of the enemy!!!

Lyrics:

I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies
I raise a hallelujah, louder than the unbelief
I raise a hallelujah, my weapon is a melody
I raise a hallelujah, heaven comes to fight for meI’m gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me
I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the darkness flee
I raise a hallelujah, in the middle of the mystery
I raise a hallelujah, fear you lost your hold on me!I’m gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!Sing a little louder (In the presence of my enemies)
Sing a little louder (Louder than the unbelief)
Sing a little louder (My weapon is a melody)
Sing a little louder (Heaven comes to fight for me)
Sing a little louder (In the presence of my enemies)
Sing a little louder (Louder than the unbelief)
Sing a little louder (My weapon is a melody)
Sing a little louder (Heaven comes to fight for me)
Sing a little louder!I’m gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Jonathan David Helser / Melissa Helser / Molly Skaggs / Jake StevensRaise a Hallelujah lyrics © Bethel Music Publishing

Sing. in the middle of the storm.
Sing a little louder!

I promise. It’ll help!

Be Blessed my friends. No matter what HE IS in Control!

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