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WEARING PAJAMAS IN COMBAT?
Friday, May 22, 2020 by Leona Choy

What shall I wear on a given day in these pandemic months? It doesn't seem like a hard decision. I'm quarantined alone and no one sees me. I'm one of those “vulnerables.”

My favorite wardrobe is what I call my “fatigues.” I still work most of the day at my computer in my writing studio. When we were first mandated to shelter-in-place, I thought “Woohoo! I'm free to wear my pajamas all day.” Somehow the days began to blend together and every day seems like Saturday.

My fatigues are grungy sweat pants with unmatched, having-seen-better-days sweat shirts that I should have discarded into the rag bag long ago. My “fatigues” aren't the natty, patterned camouflaged design worn by military personnel. These days army fatigues are really quite dapper, with a variable camouflage pattern or monochrome shades of green or brown meant to conceal the soldier from the enemy during battle. They match the terrain in which they are fighting—sandy desert, tropical jungle, or treacherous mountain warfare.

My comfortable fatigues are my camo clothes too—they conceal the few pounds I might be gaining during this temptation time to indulge in comfort food too frequently. Today fatigues are worn when soldiers are on some ordinary assigned duty as well as when they are in combat. Imagine how unsuitable were the full dress uniforms the British soldiers wore when they tried to suppress the revolutionary conflict with the rag-tag militia of the New Colonies.

Why should I think about battles when I'm confined to my comfy shelter-in-place? However shut-in I feel under these distance restrictions, I feel safe hidden away like this. I can let down my spiritual defenses.

Not so fast! Do I recall what happened to King David in the Old Testament story when he sheltered-in place and let down his defenses? He became vulnerable while wearing his civilian robes (leisure suit or his version of around-home fatigues.)

David sent his soldiers out to the battlefield but didn't go with them as their leader, as had been his custom. He hung back and took it easy—and got into a heap of trouble while taking a stroll on his balcony. One thing led to another and the rest is unfortunate history. The negative reverberations in his family and his kingdom lasted as long as he lived.

Sequestered as we are, we are not in a safe place. Temptations and fears and anxieties pummel us. Our battlefield is under our invisible helmet—in our mind. For those of us who are alone 24/7, the devil has us all to himself. Plenty of time to terrorize our minds, unless we know how to resist and banish him.

We are tempted to self-pity which tries to throw a stifling blanket over us. We feel sorry for ourselves and become introspective. Anxieties bombard us with the “what-ifs” of the future taking over our emotions. Depression slips up from behind us and we lose all motivation as the hours and days and weeks and months drag by. We have no wind for our sails. We lose purpose. Day and night in silence provides too much time for memories—regrets keep playing on the movie screen of our minds.

We hear of care facilities where other friends are sequestered being closed to visitors and even families. Some of the residents are ill and dying without the comfort of close family. We sorrow at news of friends who have died while we have no way to reach out to their families, final services being postponed.

Hope becomes illusive when we can't see any light at the end of our present tunnel. We fear the unknown after we emerge from this prolonged nightmare. Fear that we will succumb to the virus and not survive haunts our dreams. We mourn the loss of our security.

Sheer loneliness, day and night without human companionship overwhelms us. We feel helpless to control anything that concerned our lives before COVID-19. We lose sleep worrying about our families and miss the children and grandchildren who are dear to our hearts.

All these assaults and temptations are attacking the minds especially of the vulnerables who live alone. Each one is a separate battle in an undeclared war that we had no time to prepare for.

We vulnerables and all who are sheltered-in-place will be fighting battles whether we are wearing our pajamas or fatigues. We can't let our minds be consumed with the thought that we are alone. Or let our imaginations run wild. “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5).

We are not alone since “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble” (Psalm 46:1). He has our backs. And “the hills around us are alive with horses and chariots and mighty angel warriors”—or the equivalent in modern warfare terms.

DESIGNER CLOTHES

Leona Choy

What shall I wear today, Lord?

I have a closet full of clothes,

but I don't know what I'll face.

What appointments lie ahead?

Shall I wear blue denim or lace?

 

I just can't decide.

Lord, will You choose

my proper outfit?

I'm sure You will provide

whatever is in vogue and classy.

It will be fine with me.

I know I'll be a hit.

 

Well, thanks...I guess.

What You chose does match:

military helmet and boots

all in camouflage design,

coordinating accessories,

a belt of truth.

But a sword to use?

 

I can't really say

that I expected to wear armor!

Something lighter perhaps,

chic and trendy,

even chosen in haste

would seem to have been

more to my taste.

 

But You know best

what or whom I'll meet

in the marketplace

and on the street

for which I'll need a shield,

breastplate and sword,

out on the field

of my day.

 

I feel secure now.

Come what may

I'll wear Your battle gear

more proudly than mink or sable

because this ensemble carries

Your designer label!

****

(Ephesians 6:10-18)

 

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Comments

Roger Warda From Macomb Two. MI At 5/23/2020 3:11:34 PM

I am convinced the Chi-Comm virus has become more of a political issue than a health issue. When Texas and Florida opened their states like Georgia the "Fake News vilified them with "You will have blood on your hands." But when Colorado Democrat governor opened his state he received no criticism.

Reply by: Leona Choy

Things get confusing on the political scene, so we need to keep our eyes fixed on the matters that are eternal and not temporal. Keep your battle gear on, Roger.

Jo Ciaramitaro From Michigan At 5/23/2020 1:14:33 PM

Another great one, Leona. It's especially timely for me, because I just completed a study with the small group that I lead (via Zoom meetings) on the Armor of God. It's such a huge and important topic. I love how you tied it all in with what's going on in our lives today due to Covid-19. Thanks.

Reply by: Leona Choy

Thank God for your tech wisdom to use your opportunity to teach others through zoom. I'm proud of you being on the cutting edge of evangelism and discipleship. I'll bet the apostle Paul would have jumped right in on the opportunity and would have had one of the first cell phones to keep in touch with the newborn churches.

Dan & Pat Christ - 2 From At 5/23/2020 7:08:46 AM

Wow-ser An appropriate meditation as we sit here on a rainy Saturday morning! Although we are glad for the rain to water our newly planted vegetable garden. We'll have the Choy boys & Dom once again for a week when their school is out! Oh what shall we do that will interest them!?

Reply by: Leona Choy

It won't rain forever. After God waters your garden, turn the young men loose. Let them hike.You don't have to entertain them. Involve them in their "feeding" prep.Let them run a competition to invent a game,physical or mental.Shuffle them into mix partners to think of stuff or do stuff. Mandate a daily time for silence for YOUR sanity.You're bot

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4/7/2020

THE UPSIDE OF DOWNTIME
Leona Choy
4/6/2020

ANNOUNCING! PANDEMIC READ-A-THON!
Leona Choy
4/4/2020

GOD'S OBSESSION WITH FRUIT
Leona Choy
4/3/2020

BLOOMING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Leona Choy
4/2/2020

GRAY CLOUD FOLKS
Leona Choy
4/1/2020

END OF THE STORY
Leona Choy
3/31/2020

RAVENS DELIVERY SERVICE
Leona Choy
3/30/2020

CALAMITY COMFORT
Leona Choy
3/29/2020

A DESERT FABLE
Leona Choy
3/28/2020

A PERSONAL MESSAGE
Leona Choy
3/27/2020

SURFING THE PANDEMIC WAVES
Leona Choy
3/25/2020

HOW ARE YOUR “WITS” DOING?
Leona Choy
3/24/2020

FALLEN ROCKS
Leona Choy
3/23/2020

HUNKERING AT EAGLE SUMMIT
Leona Choy
3/21/2020

TENT DWELLING
Leona Choy
3/21/2020

A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE
Leona Choy
3/20/2020

HANDS ON THE PLOW
Leona Choy
3/19/2020

SUBMARINE LIVING
Leona Choy
3/18/2020

A NEW HAPPY DANCE
Leona Choy
3/17/2020

SOCIAL DISTANCING
Leona Choy
3/13/2020

THE RELUCTANT PILGRIM
Leona Choy
3/11/2020

THE MYSTERIOUS "SELAH" WORD
Leona Choy
3/9/2020

MY CLAP OFFERING
Leona Choy
3/8/2020

ONE DOLLAR DAFFODIL
Leona Choy
3/7/2020

BOUND BY AN INVISIBLE THREAD
Leona Choy
3/4/2020

NOT SILENCED
Leona Choy
2/26/2020

BEING OWLISH ABOUT WISDOM
Leona Choy
2/24/2020

"In the beginning..." before GOOGLE
Leona Choy
2/22/2020

PULLED FROM THE BRINK
Leona Choy
2/20/2020

APPLE OF HIS EYE
Leona Choy
2/9/2020

SINGING HER WAY HOME
Leona Choy
1/31/2020

EATIN' SHORTBREAD
Leona Choy
1/24/2020

PLATFORM, PODIUM, PULPIT OR PEDESTAL?
Leona Choy
1/17/2020

BUCKET LIST AGAIN?
Leona Choy
1/12/2020

IN SEARCH OF A MAKEOVER
Leona Choy
12/31/2019

SEASONAL SAG
Leona Choy
12/30/2019

THE MYSTERY OF TIME
Leona Choy
12/28/2019

2020 MY RENEWED EAGLE YEAR
Leona Choy
12/26/2019

Post Surgery Report
Leona Choy
12/3/2019

SURGERY ENCORE
Leona Choy
11/23/2019

“You Have the Right to Remain Silent”
Leona Choy
10/31/2019

WHO IS SHAKING MY TREE?
Leona Choy
10/30/2019

WHO IS THE BOSS OF ME?
Leona Choy
10/15/2019

LORD, MOVE MY MOUNTAIN!
Leona Choy
10/13/2019

ANOTHER WAITING ROOM
Leona Choy
10/11/2019

DON'T BE SHEEPISH
Leona Choy
10/10/2019

THE VALUE OF SELF-TALK
Leona Choy
9/28/2019

LASER PRAYER
Leona Choy
9/27/2019

THANKS FOR THE MEMORY
Leona Choy
9/12/2019

CARRY ME, FATHER
Leona Choy
9/5/2019

MY PERSONAL SPIRITUAL WORKOUT
Leona Choy
9/4/2019

PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS?
Leona Choy
9/1/2019

Lessons from My Cup
Leona Choy
8/20/2019

STRAW & THE CAMEL'S BACK
Leona Choy
8/7/2019

BECOMING MORE "FRUITY"
Leona Choy
7/10/2019

CREATIVE ENCOUNTERS
Leona Choy
7/3/2019

PITCHING IT RIGHT
Leona Choy
6/30/2019

“WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GROW UP?”
Leona Choy
6/25/2019

34580 and COUNTING
Leona Choy
6/18/2019

MOUNTAINS AND MOLEHILLS
Leona Choy
6/14/2019

CHEERLEADING
Leona Choy
6/6/2019

HANDS ON THE PLOW
Leona Choy
5/22/2019

WAITING FOR GRADUATION DAY
Leona Choy
5/17/2019

I THINK BOOKS
Leona Choy
5/13/2019

ONLY TALK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL!
Leona Choy
5/4/2019

HO-HUM FAITH
Leona Choy
4/18/2019

BREATHTAKING THOUGHTS
Leona Choy
4/7/2019

TOO MUCH ON MY PLATE?
Leona Choy
3/31/2019

EARTH SUIT vs SPACE SUIT: Increasing Tension
Leona Choy
3/4/2019

AVOIDING A SPIRITUAL "OOPS!"
Leona Choy
3/1/2019

PURSUING WISDOM
Leona Choy
2/19/2019

A THORNY MATTER
Leona Choy
2/15/2019

A SOMEWHAT GRUMPY CHAT WITH GOD
Leona Choy
2/12/2019

A FISH STORY
Leona Choy
2/8/2019

LET'S EAT NOODLES TOGETHER!
Leona Choy
1/21/2019

SATISFIED--A SECRET TO SHARE
Leona Choy
1/11/2019

STILL RUNNING
Leona Choy
12/29/2018

RESISTANCE TO ASSISTANCE
Leona Choy
12/6/2018

CHALLENGE OF THE FOURTH QUARTER
Leona Choy
11/26/2018

KEEPING A TRADITION
Leona Choy
11/15/2018

PUBLISHING FUND PROGRESS
Leona Choy
11/5/2018

"GOING STEADY" WITH MY "SUGAR CANE"
Leona Choy
11/3/2018

A SHOUT-OUT FOR A NEW BUTTERFLY
Leona Choy
10/31/2018

THANKSGIVING IN OCTOBER
Leona Choy
10/7/2018

REPEAT OFFENDERS
Leona Choy
9/30/2018

SHINING WHEN YOUR BATTERY IS LOW
Leona Choy
9/21/2018

I DESERVE IT...DESERVE IT NOT....
Leona Choy
9/13/2018

WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Leona Choy
9/10/2018

WAITING FOR GOD'S DUE TIME
Leona Choy
9/3/2018

STONES AND COVERUPS AND HOLY EARS
Leona Choy
8/31/2018

IT'S ALL ABOUT SHOES
Leona Choy
8/29/2018

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS MY CELL TOWER
Leona Choy
8/27/2018

REJUVENATION GOD'S WAY
Leona Choy
8/17/2018

STUCK IN THE MUD?
Leona Choy
8/13/2018

TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
Leona Choy
8/8/2018

WHEN'S A GOOD TIME TO "EXULT"?
Leona Choy
7/30/2018

Survey For the Calendar-Challenged
Leona Choy
7/25/2018

Destiny Decisions
Leona Choy
7/19/2018

BEDROOM SLIPPERS OR HIKING BOOTS?
Leona Choy
7/18/2018

Hurrah for the Prepper Bridesmaids!
Leona Choy
7/13/2018

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS?
Leona Choy
7/10/2018

BARNACLES
Leona Choy
6/5/2018