Psalm 18:2
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I had something else in mind to write today, but
I've tucked those words away for another time. Instead, my mind and heart are
with the folks who have been through or are waiting on the forces of nature
that have let loose. Texans dealing with the aftermath of hurricane Harvey, Floridians
and other southerners who watch and wait on hurricane Irma. The folks out west
praying for rain to put out the wildfires.
Dan Walsh, an author whose books I've reviewed, lives
with his wife in Florida. He's been giving updates on Facebook as they pray and
watch the weather channel. After so many changes in predictions, Dan posted
that he was putting the situation in God's hands. I would hope in the same
situation, that I'd have the faith to trust God. But how difficult that would be.
Worry loves to wiggle in and take over. But God counters those thoughts with
instruction to trust him, even when the situation seems impossible. Don't think
for a minute that I haven't fretted. I've done my share. But I'm thankful I
have a place to go with my concerns.
I'm sure we all know someone affected by the
disasters around the globe. Please join me as I pray for the folks in the eye
of the storm.
Proverb 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.