11.15.12

We are not given instructions, (Thanks Carol) but we are given a path in which we can choose to follow.  Yesterday I sat in on an unofficial meeting at Church.  A few things from the meeting have been stuck in my head.  1. The overwhelming volume of donations and support for those suffering from Sandy's wrath.  2. The way that the community members are working to not just feed the families but the workers and the National Guard. 3. We need to keep an eye on an increase in alcohol and drug dependency, depression and suicidal thoughts. and 4. The fact that within 5 years of something like this happening many of the Pastors leave because of burn out....  These last two are terrifying to think about.  We cannot control what people do, we can only control what we do... We can only offer our help and support...We know how much Pastor Mary and Pastor Arnie are doing on top of the regular day to day obligations along with worrying about their own families.  Today morning whispers and then HTLC FB page cited: " May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. " Psalm 119:76  We need to help each other... as well as those who are in the business of helping.  Not for gratitude, but for the good of others and for God.   
  2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
    who seek him with their whole heart. 
11 I have stored up your word in my heart,
    that I might not sin against you.  -Psalm 119

Dear Heavenly Father,
As we lay our heads down tonight, may we all find peace and the comfort needed to release some of the stress and find a way to center ourselves in your welcoming Grace.  Please keep all of our friends and family, those who are sick and or recovering especially Judy, Janet, Robin, and Gail, those looking for work especially Robin and all those who are spending their days helping and their nights worrying, Pastor Mary, Pastor Arnie and their families.  
Amen