However, today -- I am determined to CATCH up.
Day #22 was Wednesday of this past week. A day I went to the store and purchased what I believed the Holy Spirit told me to buy.
You see, a sweet Aunt Tammy of a dear sweet sister of mine, Brooke, was hit hard by Hurricane Michael. She lost her home. I have cried and prayed and felt helpless and yet, the Lord has reminded me that the World may look at the 'outward' help as far as rebuilding and so forth ---- but He looks at the heart. He knows our hearts and our prayers are MIGHTY.
OUR prayers -- are MIGHTY.
Our rebuking the enemy and calling upon God to comfort the people in need right now -- ARE and IS as powerful as one sending money or actually rebuilding.
So with that ... I pray in confidence!
And I do know that many HAVE to actually go and rebuild -- I am not making light of that --but often the enemy makes us feel guilty because ALL We can do is pray....
THAT is WHAT we are called to do and THAT God-- will answer and reward!
Ok - so ... back to my trip to the store.
I purchased what I believed was some needed items and then I grabbed a card and placed some cash in it. I was unable to travel to Mariana and help -- but I am here and praying.
It does give me GREAT comfort to know of the many organizations and agencies up there - helping. Prayers for those insurance companies who are getting hit hard as well.
In all honestly -- this hurricane will wipe out many of those agencies and companies because the losses will be TOO great to recover from. But --- that is a whole other blog -- as we do have an agency here in Okeechobee and insurance affects everyone.
So -- back to my prayers today --
Lord, for those women ....walking this out, I pray for them. I pray for their safety and sanity. The thought process of having to redo and rebuild and refix... well, just the thought of finding the people to actually help - that hurts my head. But You Lord knew - you were NOT surprised and will PROVIDE.
I pray for that special Auntie and I pray for my dear pal, as she did travel to Mariana this weekend to help. Lord, for the many volunteers and workers -- that help restore. And I pray that beauty will come from these ashes. Comfort like ONLY You can Lord, and I trust You will.
In Jesus name, Amen.
So with that -- I came across a blog I wrote last year as I was heading home from Wisconsin. We had left Florida and waited out Hurricane Irma there. And as I wrote this -- you can hear the anxiety. I can only imagine what others are feeling up in the Panhandle - so we pray. But, this also brings perspective. As MANY of us will GO back to normal - let us remember those still in the aftermath of Michael!
- Michelle
- Reposting from September of 2017
So, when the Lord placed His confirmation on these 40 days of prayers -- HE knew Irma was to happen. He knew where I would be this past week and He knew EXACTLY where that woman in Crisis is...
In the past week, I have relied on internet services from my brother's home. I had the Holy Spirit lead and direct the prayers and postings thus far -- but today's prayer is for me. Me. Well, I am sure that one person reading this-- will be able to relate as well. I am at the airport, a little frustrated because I got 'hosed' by the ticket counter person and having to spend a little more to get home than I expected -- but then...I have a home to go to.
We were unable to get the 'long leg' seats and will be squished for the two hour twenty minute flight to Orlando -- but then...I have power at my home and will be able to sleep in comfort and have a/c.As I reflected on the week here in Wisconsin, the enemy was quick to point out how life has "gone on" as if everything was normal and yet my dear friends back home are in such frustration and some are in peril. I told the enemy to shut up.
But one can quickly see how 'life' goes back to normal when the danger has passed. I overheard my hubby speaking to a friend back in Okeechobee and his words, "can you imagine what the world will be like once the Christians are taken out of it? Meaning the Rapture? Can you imagine the lines for this or that -- or the destruction when a Christian who was flying a plane is raptured and the plane heads straight for a metropolitan area?"
Perspective.
In the past six days, I have experienced great anxiety, great relief, and peace and GIVE all praise to our Lord -- as we did DODGE a bullet. Watching the TV news from 1400 miles away was just as crazy as if I would of been there. My son wanted me to just ignore the TV and enjoy family and yet....that was so very hard to do. One events planned for last weekend was a football game. At the football game, several old classmates and neighbors all smiled and asked HOW we were doing, but as I spoke to one person I said, "It's like knowing your leg is going to be broken...will it be broken above the calf or below...or will I only lose a few toes in the break or removal?". Weird. Perspective.
As I told my dad -- we debated on whether keeping the flights we had booked some five months ago and then the day before our last Thursday flight, my husband said, "let's go".
That night ( last week Wednesday ) we walked around our home and little common/park area and prayed. Brendan stated, "Lord, we believe we will return as expected to our home in which You are glorified and we will be able to continue to invite friends and family in and be a living testimony of Your grace and mercy! And Lord, if that is not in Your big plan, then we will return with a positive attitude and still glorify You!".
As we boarded last Thursday, received many extra comforts ( free Leg Room Seats) and sympathies, and even discounts on meals that day of flight here -- we wondered what we would return too.
When someone asked, I replied, "well, my I am sticking to what my husband prayed and prophesied over our pier when we left and that was..." So, those that asked...those that cried with me -- knew that God was going to get the glory.
And I cried. Last Friday was my meltdown. If you have been reading these posts - you already read that blog/prayer post.
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| Lord, provide. |
We have lived through Andrew, Charley, Francis, Jeanie, Matthew and now Irma -- but Irma will not be forgotten.
Perspective.
One does not live through a hurricane scare and return to normal.
However -- one CAN totally rely on our Heavenly Father and no matter WHAT the outcome....He can bring beauty out of the ashes!
So as we return and I am literally sitting at the gate, as they call Zone 1 to board -- I continue to believe that no matter what GOD Wins!
I will also pray for that sister in Christ -- that she is doing well -- staying busy and believing that God will win in her situation as well. I have checked in with her - but I am unsure if she has power. But as I conclude and then board the plane...I will ask that indeed -- she is seeking HIS feathers as He covers her -- and me. Lord, I pray for traveling mercies and prepare me for the work ahead...IN Jesus name. Amen.
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