Overwhelmed

So much has happened over the past few days.

We were graced with Isaac’s presence. I can’t even explain the emotions that coursed through me as we heard story after story of what was to be expected, prepared for the storm, waited to see what would actually happen, and observed the aftermath.  All I know is that innumerable prayers were sent heavenward and they were heard and they were answered. His very hand was upon the storm, guiding and protecting. His very hand was upon His people. There is great damage and many people are suffering. But the aftermath is nothing compared to what it should have been. The devastation is nothing compared to what had been expected. I am so thankful that so many were protected. And the ones, who were not protected, have a hope and restoration because of who Jesus Christ is. My prayer is that the broken and hurting are reached. And they find joy and peace and renewal in the Lord.

My heart is so full and so conflicted at the same time. I sense God moving in this place. He is doing good, good things. At the same time, there is Satan trying to destroy the good. There he is, right there among the good trying to pull it back into darkness.  And my heart is just overwhelmed.  I’m not going to ever understand why things happen the way they do. There are things going on here in Haiti and back home amid the people I love that don’t make sense to me. But of this I am sure; our God is stronger. Of this I am sure; He works all things for good. (Romans 8:28) OF THIS I AM SURE; HE HAS ALREADY WON THE VICTORY. (John 16:33)

This is my hearts cry,

Psalm 61:2

When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Because when I can’t, He always can.