As globally, we all deal with the interruptions, disturbances, and changes to our lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are living in an unprecedented era. Fear doesn't have the final say, no matter how stressful, confusing, or frightening this crisis gets. "1 John 4:18 says "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. "Our hope is founded upon Jesus Christ's perfect love, so we are called to share that love with the world.
Fear isn't going to have the last word, but love and hope! Let's use these troubled times as a way to "travel with young people," a way to inspire our young people in a way that connects them like never before.The influence of history is an easy but convincing way of doing this. In particular, let us encourage our young people, as they encounter and live through these uncertain times, to share their stories with each other. Let us invite them through the windows of their worlds into dialogue with each other in their own voices.