Lockdown 54

Lockdown Day 54 - 19 May 2020

Early this morning we left home at first light. Golden clouds with touches of red and pink stretched across the sky, ever changing as the sun approached. And then, suddenly the sun spilled onto the earth. I marvel at the beauty of creation every time I'm out there. I will never get tired of this scene. Watching the shadows and light, shifting as the sun emerges. There is that second when creation goes quiet as if God says, "Look what have I created", just before the earth breathes its first breath of daylight. 

Then I thought that in the space of the next 24 hours right around the world, every single person in every country sees the same sun. And all are impacted by this virus in some way. For the first time in possibly the world's history, absolutely everyone understands what everyone is going through. Wow. 

The one thing that no lockdown or virus can take away from mankind is the freedom to choose. Freedom to choose how you feel about it while it plays out around you. Freedom to choose how you will react to rules and laws. Also, freedom to be able to speak your truth, even if it is to question decisions, rage at injustice or allow a little sadness about what is lost. 

Nelson Mandela said, " For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." 

So, just remember to always get up, show up and speak the ultimate truth with which comes the ultimate freedom : God is good and He's got this all the time!