A Day in My Life:

Living Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

We are living in an unprecedented time as globally, we are all dealing with the interruptions,
disruptions, and changes to our lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter how frustrating,
confusing, or scary this crisis gets, fear doesn’t have the final say. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no
fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” Our hope is built on the perfect love of Jesus Christ,
so we’ve been called to share that love with the world.

Fear will not have the last word, but love and hope will! Let us use these troubled times as a way
to “journey with the youth,” a way to empower our youth in such a way that will connect them like
never before. A simple but compelling way to do this is through the power of story. Specifically, let
us allow our youth to share their stories with each other as they experience and live through these
uncertain times. Let us invite them into conversation with each other through the windows of their
worlds in their own voices.