A season of sudden losses

I lost a favourite cousin, and a boss; my colleagues and church friends lost their mothers; my pastor loses his friend; my friend loses his job. Positions that seem so secure, tumble down overnight. Seemingly simple decisions can result in serious consequences; we have only seconds to change our minds. God's prompting comes and goes in a flash, and obedience must be immediate. Ignoring it results in pain, and a long way round to recovery to our previous, blessed state. In this season, going with the flow is not wise. My prayer is that I can respond quickly, and correctly, in this season of sudden change. And not be afraid to stand against the tide.