18 QUESTIONS to ask yourself during Covid

In an attempt not to let Covid become the center of my attention or impact my  mindset and attitudes these days, I've been practicing what I call a MINDSET SWITCH.    

There was a day not too long ago when I found myself wearing the dratted "COVID CLOAK" -- Let's just say this cloak is heavy and quite uncomfortable.  It really doesn't fit me well at all.  

With God's help, I became determined to exchange this clunky Covid Cloak (or mindset) for a garment of PRAISE, THANKSGIVING, and REJOICING! 

It's a relatively simple strategy I can employ when I feel overwhelmed or aggravated with all things Covid.   It's not just mind-over-matter or positive thinking, but rather it's a practical, God-honoring approach that  you and I both can take during these trying times! 

I started asking myself a series of questions that propelled me into a higher gear and fueled my purpose and calling.  I've found renewed energy and joy--even during this season of Covid--and you can, too!  

These are the 18 QUESTIONS I ask myself regularly AND  have used for a few journal prompts:

STAYING CONNECTED & SERVING OTHERS
1. How can I better stay connected these days?  Can I write notes, text more, call more? 
2.  Can I meet a friend for a walk in the park?
3. Can I arrange a zoom video call or do facetime calls to see those I love most?  
4. Who needs my help?  How can I serve?
5. Are there neighbors I can shop for or help in their yard or provide a meal?  
6. Can I start a weekly support group of friends to walk through this time together?
 

PERSONAL GROWTH & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT  
 1. What am I learning about myself? 
2. Am I becoming more resilient and stronger in my faith? How so?  
3. What can I do to exercise and grow my mind?  
4. Can I explore exactly why God tells me not to fear?  Or give way to worry?  What is all that about?  
5. Am I plowing forward with my God-given purpose and calling, fully enjoying my identity in Christ?  
6. Is now a time for me to pray more?  Since I’m not driving as much, can I carve out more time in my day to be alone with God?  

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PRACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES
​ 1. Can I use this time to organize and declutter my house?  
2. As to trip planning and traveling, can I plan and organize a trip later on when travel restrictions relax a bit – to give me something to look forward to? Can I now take virtual trips now to exotic places, read and research about them?
3. What can I learn about technology?  Is now the time to write that book I’ve always wanted to write?  How about an ebook?  
4. Can I create inspiring & positive images and graphics for social media to encourage others to find hope in God?  
5. Can I take on a new hobby, photography, compiling snapshots of ways God demonstrates himself in my daily life?  
6. What about making homemade gifts for those I love?

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