Are you wondering how you can spend a meaningful Holy Week during this time of pandemic?
Over the years, most Filipinos observe Holy Week through various outdoor activities such as visiting a church, going to prayer mountains, or enjoying a relaxing vacation with loved ones. However, doing such things may seem out of the question now, as most are on quarantine to stay safe from COVID-19.
Worry not, here are some ways to make your Lenten season still meaningful even when you’re stuck inside your household:
1. Spend time with God.
The world needs your prayers, now more than ever.
Whether as an individual or as a family, this quarantine provides an opportunity to spend more time with God. Close that door, open the Bible and meditate on God’s Word.
Ask, “What is this crisis telling me? How can this pandemic lead me closer to God?”
Apart from praying for protection, provision, and healing of this nation, may your prayer times be as Hannah Goodwyn puts it in her CBN article entitled Lent: What Is It Good For? “The days of Lent are a time of meditation, fasting and repentance, and a time to wage war against desires that may be contrary to God’s Word.”
2. Spend time with family.
Spending quality time with your family is one of the many things you can do during the quarantine.
You may gather and watch shows that foster good family values, help find your identity in Christ, and help you strengthen your faith and believe in miracles again. You may also dig into child-friendly resources online so the youngsters can enjoy them, too!
Now that everybody’s at home, it could be a perfect time for expressing love, restoring relationships, and creating meaningful conversations with your family members.
Extend help.
Aside from taking care of the family, God also calls His people to show compassion to their neighbors. But, how can you perform acts of charity in a time of social distancing?
Good news! You can help protect the frontliners and help families who are severely affected by COVID-19 by donating to organizations, like Operation Blessing, which distributes much-needed protective gear and food packs to hospitals and communities. Also, avoiding hoarding supplies could help lessen the plight of others.
As the saying goes, every crisis is an opportunity. Being on a quarantine this Holy Week could be a good opportunity to spend time with God, spend time with your family, and extend help to your kababayans in need. May you have a safe and meaningful Holy Week.
Do you need prayers and encouragement? Send your prayer requests to CBN Asia Prayer Center or call 8-737-0700. We would love to pray for you!
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