I have much to celebrate this morning. We received word Friday night that our dear friends in Japan are safe. She said they experienced a few minor quakes in the area they live – but they are far removed from the big earthquake, and were protected from the tsunamis. Anytime there is a world disaster, I hurt for the people who live there, or for the families of those who have died, but when I personally know someone who could be potentially in harm’s way, it makes it even worse. And while I rejoice in my friend’s safety, I hurt for the thousands of people who have lost loved ones, and property, and quite possibly jobs. And I continue to pray for them. We have no way of knowing the full extent of the cataclysmic devastation in that part of the world – and it may be some time before we do.
On a personal note – I continue to lose. Just a couple more ounces and I will be officially below 240 pounds. I am looking forward to that day – and the day when I can say I’ve lost a total of 200 pounds – just 5 more pounds.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV) I definitely do not understand why things happen the way they do – but I do believe that God is bigger than everything going on in the world today – and I believe that I’m not required to understand. His requirements for me are simple: “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8, NIV)
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