Trusting in God Through Tragedy

Last Wednesday, my mom and I traveled to Louisville, MS to assist with relief efforts following Monday's deadly tornado.  Prior to arriving in Louisville I saw photos of the devastation on several social media outlets, but nothing could compare to seeing it in person. For the sake of those affected, I will only post a few photos.

I can not begin to image the heartache felt by all affected.  Imagine having everything you own wiped away in a matter of seconds....unbelievable. Mothers lost daughters, fathers lost sons, children lost parents; total devastation.  When I sit back and think, I realize that we often take life for granted.  And by life, I mean the small things.  We have everything we need at our fingertips, yet we still find ways to complain.

I thank God for my uncle Robert Brown, a native of Louisville, MS.  Robert's faith is to be admired.  After seeing the tornado pass, Robert was called by a fellow church member who was trapped inside his home. (The photo above shows what's left of his home).  By the grace of God, Robert was able to climb through rubble and rescue his brother in Christ.  How the man survived?..God and God alone.

You see, life is short.  We say that phrase, but do we truly understand it? In the blink of an eye, life as you know it can be turned upside down. Cherish your loved ones.  Stay in contact with one another.  In all things, good and bad, give thanks to God.  We may never know why lives were lost on Monday, April 28, 2014 but we can rest in peace knowing that God never makes mistakes.  Even when the pain cuts deep, He is forever in control.  My heart goes out to all affected; both near and far.

If you would like to volunteer to help with recovery efforts, you can sign up through the Volunteer Mississippi website to stay updated as individual opportunities to help emerge.  Remember, it was someone else today, but it could be you tomorrow.

Xoxo

Raeofsunshine