Many of us are aware of the devastating flood that happened in the Nashville area not long ago (as well as other parts in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky). While I have seen reports and pictures, it is still hard to comprehend the pain many people have gone through. With over a billion dollars in damage and many killed, this has truly been a tragedy.
I recently watched a video report of what people were experiencing and, surprisingly, I was very encouraged with some of their attitudes. When asked if she was worried, one particular woman responded, "Yeah...but I'm gonna be okay. We're gonna be okay" (Click Here for Video). This particular statement really stood out to me because she is exactly right. Things are very hard right now, but they will be okay. It may not happen for months or even years, but sooner or later things will be okay.
In our personal lives, there is no telling what tragedies we may have to face. However, one thing is for certain, "We're gonna be okay." See, we serve the One who created and controls everything. No matter what we face in this life, we are going to be ok. While we may not always get everything we want, God will take care of our needs (Matthew 6:25-34). Even when the Lord decides our life is finished, to those who are faithful He has promised an unfathomable life of happiness with Him (2 Corinthians 5:1-2; 1 Peter 1:4). If this is not hope in the midst of tragedy, then what is? May we always keep pressing towards the goal no matter what trials we face. Let's remember the words of Job 1:21-22, "'Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.' Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God." --Brett Petrillo
I recently watched a video report of what people were experiencing and, surprisingly, I was very encouraged with some of their attitudes. When asked if she was worried, one particular woman responded, "Yeah...but I'm gonna be okay. We're gonna be okay" (Click Here for Video). This particular statement really stood out to me because she is exactly right. Things are very hard right now, but they will be okay. It may not happen for months or even years, but sooner or later things will be okay.
In our personal lives, there is no telling what tragedies we may have to face. However, one thing is for certain, "We're gonna be okay." See, we serve the One who created and controls everything. No matter what we face in this life, we are going to be ok. While we may not always get everything we want, God will take care of our needs (Matthew 6:25-34). Even when the Lord decides our life is finished, to those who are faithful He has promised an unfathomable life of happiness with Him (2 Corinthians 5:1-2; 1 Peter 1:4). If this is not hope in the midst of tragedy, then what is? May we always keep pressing towards the goal no matter what trials we face. Let's remember the words of Job 1:21-22, "'Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.' Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God." --Brett Petrillo
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