Diagnosis: "You Have Coronavirus"

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Psalm 103:1-5: Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction. Who crowns  you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagles.

By Teresa Taylor-Williams

On Friday, I was diagnosed with the Coronavirus.

Only days ago, it seemed so far away from me. I didn't know anyone in my town who had it.

Today, I have it.

I started this blog in March because of all the unknowns the COVID-19 pandemic would bring.

My spirit was burdened. I saw the groundswell of fear, panic and anxiety.

My desire was to use my writing to point people to Christ.

I wanted to encourage others to stay the course with their faith.

And if folks didn’t know the Lord, my hope was, and still is, that they seek Him while He may yet be found.  (Isaiah 55:6)

Admittedly, I was also soothing myself. Being a devotional writer is cathartic and spiritually powerful. Through writing, I am reminded of my Father's Word and His promises.

News reports indicate a swelling number of COVID cases, particularly in my county here in Kansas.

But for me, it didn’t fully register…until 2 days ago.

That’s when I received a call from my health department.

“Mrs. Williams, I’m calling to let you know that you have tested positive for the Coronavirus.”

Come again? I needed for her to repeat that.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous…even a bit fearful of the worst.

I’m a Christian, but I’m human. We’ve all heard the horror stories and seen footage of how this virus can wreak havoc on the body.

That's where I draw upon my faith foundation.

You see, it is in our weakness, that God is made strong. (2 Corinthians 13:9)

And we can acknowledge those fearful moments…just don’t stay in that space.

I’m writing Praises in the Pandemic to:

1) share my faith and edify Jesus Christ

2) encourage others who may be diagnosed or those who know someone who has been diagnosed.

Readers, let me be clear. I’m not a minister. I’m not a preacher. I don’t know the Bible front and back.

But I do know from life experience that Jesus is real, that He continually makes a way out of no way, and that His love for me and for you and for the people of this Earth is beyond what we can comprehend.  

I know from experience that the God I serve is a Healer. 2 Chronicles 7:14; 30:20; Psalm 30:2; 103:3; 107:20; 147:3;

I know that the God I serve is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that I may ask or think. Ephesians 3:20

Healing is a benefit of my salvation and I CLAIM IT IN THE NAME OF JESUS. I fully expect my complete healing to manifest. By faith, I will come out in the number of “recoveries” side of this. Thank you for allowing me to share my HEALING JOURNEY with you.

 For they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony… Revelation 12:11