1 00:00:01,320 --> 00:00:06,260 Hi, I'm Chaplain Jim Edwards, the Force Chaplain for U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific. 2 00:00:06,800 --> 00:00:11,760 Today, I want to bring a quick word of hope in the midst of the darkness in which we find ourselves. 3 00:00:12,860 --> 00:00:17,420 People are hunkered down all over the nation and in most of the world. 4 00:00:18,120 --> 00:00:21,980 Things continue to change daily, and we watch the numbers of people 5 00:00:21,980 --> 00:00:24,900 affected by this virus continue to rise. 6 00:00:25,860 --> 00:00:28,660 Our way of life has been affected greatly. 7 00:00:29,240 --> 00:00:32,740 It would be natural to be frustrated, maybe even fearful. 8 00:00:32,860 --> 00:00:37,140 It seems that a dark cloud has descended onto our world. 9 00:00:38,260 --> 00:00:41,140 That being said, we need not despair. 10 00:00:41,640 --> 00:00:47,000 Despite everything going on around us, we can still find reasons to have hope. 11 00:00:47,940 --> 00:00:54,340 Maybe we get hope from our extended families with whom we can communicate via electronic means. 12 00:00:54,500 --> 00:01:01,680 If, like me, you are sheltering-in-place or teleworking in your homes with your families, 13 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:07,500 you can make the most of this time as there will be plenty of time in our careers 14 00:01:07,500 --> 00:01:10,020 when we have to be apart from our families. 15 00:01:10,920 --> 00:01:16,360 As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter encouraged by the hope of new life, 16 00:01:16,800 --> 00:01:22,080 and people of Jewish faith celebrate Passover, a celebration of deliverance, 17 00:01:22,640 --> 00:01:27,600 we can all take hope that we will not be in this situation forever. 18 00:01:28,080 --> 00:01:30,000 This too shall pass. 19 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:36,740 In the meantime, let us take care of one another, and we will see this through. 20 00:01:37,480 --> 00:01:39,060 Peace to you all.