19 Sep, 2008
Would Somebody Please Get the Lights?!
Remnants of Hurricane Ike Cause Millions Lose Power!
Photo Courtesy of www.cincinnati.com.
The remnants of Hurricane Ike blew through the midwest last Sunday, as powerful winds cut power to more than 3,000,000 people from Missouri to Pennsylvania. I, the author of today's Daily Bide, was one of those millions. I realize that we rarely take a personal path, but in light of this week in the Midwest - Today's Story is really My Story.
Matthew 6:31-34 (NLT)
31 So don't worry about having enough food or drink or clothing. 32 Why be like the pagans who are so deeply concerned about these things? Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, 33 and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.
34 So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about worry?
Sunday, when the storm hit the midwest, we only expected 30-40mph winds. Instead we saw the devasting power of windgusts of 75-90mph over a 5 hour period. For several days we were without power, telephone, even cell phones. Schools, stores, restaurants, and gas stations were closed. No one was prepared for a week like this! Many began to worry about tomorrow.
Today's scripture reminds us, however, that we don't need to worry about anything. Our heavenly Father knows all that we really need. Take comfort in that promise today.
How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?
- Ask God to point out the things that tend to worry you.
- Thank God for the blessings in your life that you might be taking for granted.
- Thank God for the day-to-day communication you have with your friends and family.
- "Make the Kingdom of God your primary concern." (Matt. 6:33)
How can we connect today's story, God's Story, and our story to others?
- Take some time to pray (again) for the victims of Hurricane Ike - from Texas to New York!!
- If you live in the midwest - invite someone without power to come to dinner, or offer them a hot meal or a shower.
- When your friends talk about worrying about the future, share today's scripture with them have a conversation about God's Story.
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