The stories are all different but the results are equally life changing here for so many of our friends. But one dear sister in our small group shared this verse from Habakkuk that encouraged her this morning.
Though the fig tree should not blossom nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:17-18 Esv
Habakkuk sees trouble everywhere he looks, and since he is surrounded by problems he looks up and sees the Lord. We are so blessed to be on the edge of the devastation untouched, but our hearts go out to so many who are struggling today. We do not know the answers or have the solutions, but we can have hope and even joy because our Lord remains the God of our salvation, our helper and friend in time of trouble!
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Prayers for all those whose lives have been so torn apart. But also prayers that they will look up andfind strength in God.
Thank you! They can use all the prayers they can get.
Choosing hope when the view from any window looks hopeless is something only seeing with God’s perspective provides. As you’ve said before, “The joy of the Lord is a good exit strategy.” 🙏 for all who are recovering from Helene.
Amen! Divine perspective is the only thing that can keep us from despair.