God in our Storms

I took this picture as we were driving through storms. The sun was shining through a hole in the clouds. It reminded me that God is in our storms.

Prayer

As I read my Sunday School lesson this morning before church, I was surprised to see that it was on praying for those in need of healing. James 5:1-25. This week has been one of "Much" prayer. My wife and I found ourselves not just praying for one person, but several. Monday night we started with one and as the week progressed our prayer list grew exponentialy. Some needs were more immediate than others, but all were important to God and those involved. Little Wesley wasn't given much of a chance of making it after having a 4 wheeler accident and having a pipe imbedded 3 inches into his head. We see God doing mightily in that. Another person had emergency cancer surgery, and yet while he may be just starting a journey with this the news in my estimation was much better than it had started out to be. In fact he was singing in the choir with us this morning. In both situations, God has shown what he can do. Prayer is the answer. I heard a story one time of a woman in the hospital and the Doctor came to her and said, well we have done all we can do, now it is up to God. She looked horrified and said, "Oh no, has it come to that?" Although I believe God has given us doctors and we should use them, God is the Great physician. I would trust Him with my life. I have trusted Him with my eternal life. Have you? "MyGod'sBeenGood"

Making Decisions

Ok, you have to make a decision. Is it the gator or the car? Sometimes life decisions are like this. God knows the answer though.

One Person Touching So Many Lives, Maggie Lee Henson

How can one life touch so many people. God. I checked http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/maggieleehenson this morning. Over 52,000 visitors to check on her and her family. How will our lives impact others? As I read her father's post, I am encouraged at the families reliance on God. This just reminds me that their trust in God didn't just come at this last minute. It has be developed over the years. We need to learn to walk, love and trust God now, and not wait until tragedy strikes to learn to walk with God then. Because of their previous walk with God, now they are able to bless and encourage others during these trying times.

God's Providence

KTBS 3 reported that a busload of National Guardsmen returning from training exercises that taught them how to respond to roll overs with a number of them having been trained in triage were following the bus from First Baptist Shreveport when it had a blowout and rolled over. As tragic as it was, God's hand of providence was there by having them in the right place at the right time. And how about the churches who responded to help those in need there. And let's not forget the emergency responders. There are still good people in this world and God is still in control. Let's continue to pray for all involved.