Duct tape and bubble gum?


The long and winding road 
That leads to your door 
Will never disappear  
--John Lennon & Paul McCartney


Remember that old television show, MacGyver? You know, the one where every week, our brilliant and handsome protagonist manages to escape desperate times and save the day by using whatever he had on hand to put together a Plan to foil evil plots. Some weeks, you really thought he was doomed, but then—well, you know. In the most dire of circumstances, he could still find some unusual thing and use it for good.

As this pandemic goes on, I am realizing that God can be a bit like MacGyver in our lives.

Whatever is going on all around us, however awful and desperate things may seem, still, when we pause long enough to look around and breathe, we might catch a glimpse of how God is using these challenging days—for good.

Now, understand: I am not the girl who will try to convince you that God has a plan, and everything will turn out all right in the end, because God is in control, or any other useless platitudes you may have heard bandied about.

But hear this:

Whatever your circumstance, God is still near. You may feel as if God has left you; you may have never felt more alone. But know and trust and believe that God will not desert you.

Soon, we will turn a corner. How long, O Lord? Stay tuned.


Monday Take a moment for a reality check. Look around. Do you have enough? It may not feel like a whole lot, but is it enough? Joel 2:28-32

Tuesday If the lights went out, are you ready? God has given each of us a brain. Do you continue to use it regularly? J Acts 2:36-41

Wednesday Another Hump Day. Sometimes Life feels like we are all Sisyphus, pushing that rock uphill. Pause. Rest. Restore. Psalm 116:1-4

Thursday How “handy” are you? What skills do you have to offer another, in a time of need? Who could use your gifts today? Psalm 116:12-19

Friday These days, it’s hard to keep track of what day it is! How has your routine changed during this pandemic? How do you keep up a routine in your life? 1 Peter 1:17-23

Saturday As you pray for yourself today, give yourself permission to feel. You don’t always have to put on a brave front. Give it over to God in prayer. Luke 24:13-24

Sunday However you are worshiping these days, what matters is that you pause to worship God. Give thanks for those who journey with you, near or far. (I give thanks for you!) Luke 24:25-35

Don’t keep me waiting here.
Lead me to your door.
John Lennon & Paul McCartney

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