Monday, November 5, 2012

Monday’s Devotion: Nature Doesn’t Care but God Does

 
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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