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Still On My Mind
I laid in bed last night thinking of Chantal, mother of five, a large cinder block had fallen on her head during the quake and had sliced an L-shape wound all the way to her skull. Her brother said that even with her injury, no doubt such a massive head injury would have gushed a lot of blood, she was able to dig out her husband and son from the collapsed house (words from Compassion Blog). (you can read the story here)
I thought about how I was laying in bed with my heated blanket and thought about the professor, Pastor Mark spoke to. He was a professor (of a Christian facility) and father of 5 (I believe) and this pastor just returned from burying his wife when he met up with Pastor Mark. He only spoke of God’s goodness. (man I cry just typing that). His family found a corner on a concrete slab to place some blankets up and call home.
And I prayed for Pastor Jacques Louis who has a God size task before him. It reminds me of something Beth Moore said as she was flying to New York after 9/11 “Lord I have no file for this.” This is not something you can relate to, plan for, offer condolences for. There is no point of reference.
My husband has said I feel others pain to much, but how can you not just weep for these Christian brothers and sisters as you lay your head down on your pillow at night. My power is in prayer.
God is in control. God is working in Haiti. We need to remember.
Photos printed by permission from Churches Helping Churches
I am Angry
I have steam coming out of my ears, I am angry.
There are things in my life right now that I am not happy about, but yet I have no control over.
So I am angry.
A certain kid I have, has not been living up to their potential with their grades, which resulted in a teacher calling.
So I am angry.
And someone came against my husband despite the many hours he volunteers and gives of himself.
My claws come out (or at least want to). If you attack my kids or my husband the “bear” wants to come out.
Things are not going my way and I feel helpless.
So I steam and get angry.
Then I turn on my computer, or Facebook, or Twitter, or turn on my TV and I see this:
Then I am angry for all the people who are suffering, angry that there are children suffering.
So when my emotions try to betray me I stand on THE TRUTH.
The truth is:
God is in control.
These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah. Psalm 46:1-3,7
‘Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control. 2 Tim 1:7 (AMP)
God can handle my anger, he can handle whatever I dish out. But I stand on THE TRUTH and know that even if I can not see the future, even though I feel helpless…
GOD IS IN CONTROL
The last time I heard Compassion International has not heard from their office in Haiti, please pray that contact can be made.
Samaritian Purse already has boots on the ground.
There is power in our prayers. May what has been meant for evil, be turned into good. Praying for a revival. Praying the people of Haiti will turn to the saving power of Jesus Christ during this dark time.