DO THE NEXT THING

 

"Mrs. Miniver" a 1942 movie-- see video above-- answers some of the questions that we may have in this season of pandemic, wars, floods, fires, earthquakes, and loss.  I recommend this movie as I found it helpful for inspiration to keep doing what is right.  I recalled Elizabeth Elliot's advice to do the next thing when going through a tough time.  Below is the poem that inspired her.

Do it immediately;

Do it with prayer;
Do it reliantly,
casting all care;
Do it with reverence,
Tracing His Hand,
Who placed it before thee with
Earnest command.
Stayed on Omnipotence,
Safe ‘neath His wing,
Leave all resultings,
DO THE NEXT THING.

(an old Saxon poem)

I am comforted because we know that in the end we will see God's glory:

I Peter 4:12  Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.