Revelation 22:13 (CEB) I am the alpha and the omega, the first and
the last, the beginning and the end.
Last night during the Connect Group our thoughts and prayers
turned toward those affected by hurricane /super storm Sandy. Each of us could
relate an experience with the ravages of nature. Tommy Carraway was without
power for 32 days after a tornado struck in North Carolina where he was living.
Beverly and I had both gone to Mississippi to help with the aftermath of
Katrina. She went right after the storm hit and I went just 2 years ago. I have observed that the forces of nature
have no prejudices. They strike old and
young; rich and poor; caretakers and criminals.
I’ve seen the most beautiful roses growing in the yards of homes in
disrepair and fire strike any and all types of structures. We concluded that while these forces can take
all our possessions, our job, our electricity, our homes, they cannot take away
our relationship with God. That relationship is the ultimate possession; the
thing upon which a good life is built.
The good news is that the Creator of the universe also has no
prejudices. God’s love and grace is available
to all. That we can be very thankful for
even when the storms of life rage around
us.
Holy God, thank you for your loving presence. We ask that
those who are suffering loss of any kind will feel you near. We pray for your
blessings upon us as we begin this new week.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Have a Blessed Week,
Paige
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