When Your Whole World Changes - COVID-19 Special EditionSample

Living Well

It’s been hard to live well during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even the routine, everyday tasks of living aren’t the same. Just when I think I have it all figured out; things change again. I’ve always been able to reach out and help others, but right now I don’t know what people need or what I can do to help them.

God created us to be His partners in showing His love for and providing help to people in need. 

So it’s not a surprise that we feel fulfilled when we’re able to contribute to the well-being of others—it’s what God created us to do.

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted

and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

When Jesus came to Earth, he was generous, kindhearted, and comforting to many people. By caring for others, He showed us how to live well by loving well.

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,

because the LORD has anointed me

to proclaim good news to the poor.

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,

to proclaim freedom for the captives

and release from darkness for the prisoners,

to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor

and the day of vengeance of our God,

to comfort all who mourn,

and provide for those who grieve in Zion—

to bestow on them a crown of beauty

instead of ashes,

the oil of joy

instead of mourning,

and a garment of praise

instead of a spirit of despair.

They will be called oaks of righteousness,

a planting of the LORD

for the display of his splendor.

Isaiah 61:1–3

What healing, kindness, and comfort have you received from God? 

In what ways can you share that loving care with others?