what about the hurricane

Pray. Pray for those who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. I have watched, prayed and been awaiting news from many people over the last few days. Our community is beginning to see a little of the results of the storm.

Pray for those impacted, those who lost loved ones, those who have lost homes and other possessions… God knows the needs.

It is easy to watch from a distance or even to discount things because it is not affecting our lives. How do I need to adjust this view? And it does need to be adjusted soon.

Here are just a few things to keep in mind.. especially at a time when things are out of your control.

Proverbs 3:25-26 NLT

You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, 26 for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

No reason to fear when God is in control. It really is and must be faith over fear.

1 John 3:17 NLT

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?

When we can meet needs and help others, we should. That is what the love of God looks like and acts like.

Jeremiah 29:7 NLT

And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”

Our life and work ought to give peace to the people we encounter.

Isaiah 12:2 NLT

See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”

Maybe it is not you who have the need. Trust God to serve and save others.

Maybe it is you that has the need. Trust God for yourself and your family.

In times like this we ought to be the ones who trust God and let fear fade because of our faith in God. When you see a need, do something about it. God gave you the ability to do that. Your life, and mine, should build peace in us and in the lives of the people we encounter. God will give us victory. Keep trusting Him!

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