I am an extreme extrovert, so this time of quarantine has been a form of torture for me! I have been working from home and caring for the kids while my wife still goes to her office to work. There are times that I’ve felt like I was trapped. Can you relate to that? Here are 5 things that I have done regularly to help combat the trapped feeling.

1) Connect with God More – I always pray, read my Bible, and worship God through song, but I have increased those practices during this time of quarantine. I’ve done it on a personal level but also on a corporate level. I’ve joined in on the all-church prayer nights on Tuesdays and the worship nights on Thursdays. These have helped me to realize that God is bigger than my problems. He has become the first place I turn. I have also been committed to my small group, which is now meeting digitally. An hour each week I get to connect with others going through the same thing I am. It helps me to realize that we are all in this together. If you aren’t currently in a group, try out one of our new digital groups that have formed.

2) Go Outside – It seems obvious but going outside has helped me overcome the sense of feeling trapped. It’s been amazing to see how I have adjusted my idea of “good weather” for a walk or bike ride. Some days I’m only able to be out for 15 minutes, but it has done wonders for my spirit. As you walk, run, or ride a bike, I encourage you to do it with purpose. Look around. Look for God. Look at the houses and people. Spend time praying for others as you exercise.

3) Binge Watch a Bible Study Series – Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ only have so much content that I really want to watch. Now I am getting into desperation mode. Instead of binging a new series that you don’t really care about, take some time to watch some of Pastor John’s old messages, or search up a Louie Giglio message on YouTube, or request a Right Now Media account from the church and watch a Bible Study on there.

4) Get Some Family and Friends Together and Play a Game Online – Use the technology at your fingertips to stay connected to family and friends. Connect digitally via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, etc. and play a board game together. There are apps available with fun games as well that you can download and play. Our family has been doing this several times a week, and it has helped us not feel stuck, and the laughter has done wonders for us as well.

5) Do Something for Others – Simple acts such as writing handwritten notes or moving a neighbor’s trash can from the curb to the house can go a long way. As I’ve done things for others during quarantine, it helps take the focus off me and my situation.

If you would like to spend more time praying, be sure to join us for Tuesday night prayer from 7:30-8. Click here to join.

If you would like to spend more time worshiping, be sure to join us for Thursday night prayer from 7:30-8. Click here to join.

If you would like to connect with others in a digital group, click here to see the options.