NYC the epicenter of the Coronavirus, COVID-19. State of emergency announced by the mayor on March 7th.

It’s been almost a month since the lockdown and I’m getting restless. Most of the stores in New York have closed. My hair is getting long and I can’t even get a haircut. Lots of grocery stores are closing down in Flushing due to a lack of workers.

Some people started to go outside, to the parks. I guess that’s ok but I don’t think I would risk it. I want to take extra precautions for my family. I read somewhere by some rabbi sage saying that we should lock ourselves at home until the wrath of God passes.

All things come from God, both the good and the bad. God allows bad things to happen for his own purposes. God has given this time for some of us to reflect and repent of our sins. And for some others to spend time with our family and time with God. I say the ultimate Sabbath for all the neglected sabbaths.

God has shut down our idols. He has shut down shopping malls, restaurants, and churches; yes churches. Many of us go to church like a ritual without the spirit and truth. So God has given this time to look towards him and consider why we do the things that we do.

There are times in the day where I am discouraged that people are not looking to God during these times. They instead are finding ways to pass time with video games, movies, and other vain things. Not to say that video games and movies are all bad, but not to spend too much time on them, is what I’m saying.

Never-the-less, I’m very grateful for what God has given me; family, friends, food, pace, and comfort. I’m also grateful for God’s encouragement in the little signs that he’s given me throughout my weeks.