{"id":12266,"date":"2020-04-20T05:45:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T10:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypeacezone.com\/?p=12266"},"modified":"2020-04-20T05:45:51","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T10:45:51","slug":"2020s-silent-shifter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypeacezone.com\/?p=12266","title":{"rendered":"2020\u2019s Silent Shifter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A \u201cSilent Shifter\u201d changed everything about the way we think. It was like an invisible force field swept over our world. The fight for life has been the #1 goal. Our world has been united in this fight. Our medical field and essential services’ heroes put on their \u201csuperman\/woman\u201d capes, masks, gloves and have been relentless in their exploits as they help to rescue humanity. The word, hero, has forever changed the way we use that word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the positive side \u2013 the \u201csilent shifter\u201d caused gasoline prices to go down. Pollution has subsided, so much so, that it seems like wildlife came out of hiding and is celebrating. The sounds of nature are louder. The air seems clearer to breathe in deeply. We want to get outside more and walk or just stand in \u201csocial distancing\u201d and talk to each other. We have more time for each other. Parents are spending time with their kids as a family and work, traveling and social life is no longer a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yesterday, I attended a \u201cLIVE\u201d outdoor concert along with others in my community at LaDonna Gatlin Johnson’s and her husband, Tim’s backyard. They had moved their grand piano to their dining room. Tim is a gifted pianist, and of course, LaDonna is equally gifted as a vocalist and the “baby” sister of the Gatlin Brothers. We sang along to several “heavenly” songs, but one if my favorites was \u201cGreat is Thy Faithfulness\u201d. When she got to the line, \u201cStrength for today and bright hope for tomorrow\u201d, she teared up and so did we. Our Lord gives us the strength for this day and, PRAISE GOD, knowing Him gives us bright hope for tomorrow. On one of the songs, this cute couple couldn’t resist getting out of their seats and dancing! I loved it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see from the photos, we sat \u201csocial distanced\u201d in our lawn chairs. It was wonderful to sing, praise and make the most of celebrating God\u2019s goodness. My dear cousins, Dr. Charles and Mary Ellen Snow, live here in my community. Dr. Snow, gave an inspiring talk about our Lord\u2019s \u201cBlessed Assurance\u201d that He\u2019s got this! Oh, how sweet to know Him!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019re learning about each other during these times. I\u2019m sorry for those who don\u2019t have faith, because I know our best protection is GOD. Our best refuge is HOME. Our best company is FAMILY. Our best wealth is HEALTH. Our best time is TODAY. Our best attribute is PATIENCE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What matters most is our HEART and our trust in God. The main thing is we are NOT God and only He is in MASTER control. We are having to be who He made us to be \u2013 human BEINGS \u2013 not human DOINGS. What if we just breathed in and out, BEING a child who awaits Daddy to get home and surprise us with something He\u2019s bringing to us. What if we stop our narcissistic \u201cIt\u2019s all about ME\u201d and become \u201cIt\u2019s all about YOU, God!\u201d I will be patient, in the meantime, and be willing to go back to the basics, to the essentials of letting Your peace guide me as my Creator and I, Your Creation. I\u2019m thinking I\u2019m going to settle for that in my heart and soul!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if we hold tight and watch God do what He does best? He is the Silent Shifter! Let\u2019s be willing to be \u201cshifted\u201d!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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