Today we are making our way to Quapaw, Oklahoma to meet with Frank and those who are trying to help him recover from the latest tornado outbreak to hit Oklahoma. In the process of our preparation, we also have been thinking of all those that were impacted just a year ago- also in Oklahoma – Moore, Shawnee and the surrounding areas. We have seen these communities come together to mount heroic recovery efforts. This week we have also stopped with them to reflect on the events of last year when their lives were turned upside down. Many families were forever altered by the loss of their loved ones.
We have responded to different types of disasters through the years – hurricanes, fires, floods, all are devastating- but there seems to be something particularly traumatizing about tornadoes- maybe it is the suddenness of them; or the unpredictability- maybe it is the recognition that we are powerless to control or alter its course. But one thing is for sure, it makes one realize their “mortal-ness” and recognize just how fragile our lives really are.
One of my favorite scriptures is found in Psalms 4:8 “For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety”. This scripture is a constant reminder to me that I need to stay in the shelter of His wings- and put my trust in HIM, not this world.
We appreciate your prayers as we serve Doug Stringer and Somebody Cares America by being their ambassadors and the hands and feet of Jesus. It is a privilege we don’t take lightly. Praying for divine connections, wisdom and His fruitfulness as we go!
We will be posting more as time allows.
When crisis comes, it seems like everything suddenly is going backwards! It seems that times are dark and difficult. But as the Lord shows up and His Church connects with volunteers, officials and those in need, things begin to improve and the load gets lighter. Often, things end up better than even before! We pray that each of us can RISE TO THE TIME IN HIM!