Threats

Today has started off drearily. I awoke to torrential rainfall, the remnants of tropical storm Cindy. Mom called me and asked if I heard the tornado siren go off about 3am (I didn't), and it sounded again just an hour ago (thank goodness the storm was headed away from us this time). I have only experienced two tornadoes in my lifetime, and to me, that's two too many. Both of these occurred in the daylight hours....I cannot imagine the panic that would ensue if one were to sneak up on me at night as I slept. Talk about a nightmare!

Then, as I got up and started into my bowl of granola this morning, I turned on the Today show and was blasted with sickeningly familiar images of a terrorist attack....although this time, in London. I was heartbroken. Just when we start to "forget," we are painfully reminded again that there is still evil in the world.

I have to take comfort during all of these things that threaten to mangle my security in that Jesus is still Lord. Though it seems like evil runs rampant, God still wins. He implores for us to trust Him and make Him the center of our universe....that way we won't be shaken, even if that universe is momentarily torn apart.

Lord, thank You for being Lord of all our days, even days like this one. Give peace and comfort to those who are victims of this tragedy....and give us wisdom to know how to deal with it, and strength to do so.