May. 17, 2008

Earthquakes, Cyclones, Hurricanes, Tornados...

Have you all noticed that the destruction from natural disasters has been unbelievably out of control in the past few years? I think people are becoming desensitized to these horrible events because they are happening so frequently. Please don't forget to keep these people in your prayers, including here at home (USA) where tornadoes have ripped threw so many communities including ours here in Louisiana.

China death toll could reach 50,000

Myanmar death toll as high as 128,000

Not to mention the thousands left homeless and in need of food and water! I cant seem to wrap these numbers around my head! I was in Hurricane Andrew in Florida and it was devastating to say the least, I was also in hurricane Katrina here in Louisiana , and Troy lost his job and income over night. We knew then how very blessed we were just to be alive, to have a home and our family, no income was no problem as we knew the Lord would provide.

What has transpired in these two country's and over the past decade around the world is frightening! Not frightening as in I am scared, God has not given us the spirit of fear, disheartening is a better word as I just hurt to see so many people suffering. My heart just breaks to see so many scrambling to find loved ones, a mother searching in rubble for her 6 year old boy. My heart physically hurts for them.

I am not writing this for us to get into a debate as to "why and how" this is happening to the world around us but more so for us to pray. I am sure many of you are already praying for these people in such turmoil. They have lost everything , pray that they would come to know the Lord (if they don't already), that their hearts may be comforted in him alone.

Dear sisters let us pray! Let us keep these people in our thoughts and prayers and where we can give , let us give! We as mothers have such a heart for those in need, for children, it is in our nature to nurture and want to "fix" those that are broken. We can not change what has transpired but we sure can storm heavens gates on their behalf.

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May. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Momto5

Thank you for the call to pray...so often we feel helpless when things like this happen and we forget that we have access to the One who is in control.

Blessings to you...
Tammy

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May. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 4sweetums

Well written post. We are prauing a great deal around here for all those who have lost so much.
Blessings,
Dawn

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May. 17, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Canadagirl

Praying along side you my SSiC

In Him<><
-Mary

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May. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by socalval

Praying... I just wanted to stop by and say hello on this Sunday. I hope you are doing well. Have a great Monday tomorrow.

Valerie

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May. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Tasha @ Comical Coupon Cents

Amen sister! Just last week we had a tornado go 1/2 mile by our house...we were one of the lucky ones. So much destruction... so sad! Prayer is a powerful thing! :) Love your blog btw. :)

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May. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Denise

That was a really nice post. You should share what happened in Hurricane Katrina with your own family and show what the Lord did for your family. It is always a huge encouragement for people to see the Lord's hand moving mightly in someone else's family.

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May. 20, 2008 - My heart breaks

Posted by momofsix

I agree. I am in prayer. I also know that the JM ministries has had immediate response to this. They are sending a lot of supplies and food without any red tape or middle man through because they already have an orphanage there (my husband attests to this because he works there). When the government can't get through they are already working. I say this to encourage your heart because my heart, too, was burdened by this.

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May. 24, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hugs4Him

It's absolutely devastating to read about; the families & children losing loved ones,etc. There was an amazing story about an officer who was a nursing mother, so she took on nursing up to 9 babies at one time becz they didn't have their mom to feed them (either died or was recovering). Isn't that awesome? They so need prayers for their eyes to be opened to the Truth; it's saddening when I read about them praying to buddha...

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