“The nations are in an
uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The
Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge” (Psalm
46:6-7).
Wartime can feel like
being covered with a heavy blanket. Those of us with family or friends
on active duty or responsible for making military decisions feel the
weight of this blanket more heavily. The blanket can feel oppressive,
slowing our movements and thinking, clouding our vision, muffling our
hearing and even making breathing difficult. Those feelings of
oppression are aggravated by the 24-hour news coverage of every detail
of battle.
As you seek to stay
healthy and well during these anxious times, try to lift your head out
from under that blanket and take a deep breath. You can:
• Stop watching news around the clock and focus your attention on everyday life.
•
Don’t neglect the demands or overlook the joys of everyday living.
Replace images of war with family photos, fresh flowers and favorite
artwork. Listen to inspirational music rather than the sounds of battle
or the constant drone of reporters.
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