This morning, as I reflect on the previous days, I’m overtaken with both gratitude and grief. Hurricane Milton could have been so much worse for us, yet it was terrible for so many others. It’s hard—in moments like these—to find joy while others have had their lives uprooted. Can you relate to feeling that way?
I am going through a situation that has seemed hopeless for so long. Today, there has been breakthrough, and I am filled with a holy, awe-filled hush of gratitude. But on the other side of my gratitude is a heavy and heart-wrenching decision for someone else. For their pain and their loss, I grieve. “Bear ye one another’s burdens”. I feel this deeply tonight and have found myself sitting in silence as I pray for the other person, that they too find their comfort at the feet of Jesus. That their breakthrough comes. That their day of gratitude dawns. And that when it does there is no side of grief attached to it.
What a wonderful word, Brother. There is nothing like resting in the Lord. He truly is our refuge especially in storms (both literal and figurative). I’m glad you and your family are safe but you’re right it is very heartbreaking to hear how much some have lost. May God’s will be done and may they too find comfort in Him.
Thank you for this. We’ve spent the past several weeks preparing and hunkering down for Helene and Milton. We were under tropical storm warnings for Hilton Head, and we were on edge all week. Now, that the str has passed, I feel relief…and grief. Same as you. My heart is broken for Asheville and Florida, I’m thankful the storm didn’t cause that much damage.
And yes, I get nervous when the tornado warnings go off. We dealt with that during Helene. I totally get where you’re coming from. And I’m glad to know you’re ok.
I am going through a situation that has seemed hopeless for so long. Today, there has been breakthrough, and I am filled with a holy, awe-filled hush of gratitude. But on the other side of my gratitude is a heavy and heart-wrenching decision for someone else. For their pain and their loss, I grieve. “Bear ye one another’s burdens”. I feel this deeply tonight and have found myself sitting in silence as I pray for the other person, that they too find their comfort at the feet of Jesus. That their breakthrough comes. That their day of gratitude dawns. And that when it does there is no side of grief attached to it.
Amen 🙏🏼
What a wonderful word, Brother. There is nothing like resting in the Lord. He truly is our refuge especially in storms (both literal and figurative). I’m glad you and your family are safe but you’re right it is very heartbreaking to hear how much some have lost. May God’s will be done and may they too find comfort in Him.
Thank you for this. We’ve spent the past several weeks preparing and hunkering down for Helene and Milton. We were under tropical storm warnings for Hilton Head, and we were on edge all week. Now, that the str has passed, I feel relief…and grief. Same as you. My heart is broken for Asheville and Florida, I’m thankful the storm didn’t cause that much damage.
And yes, I get nervous when the tornado warnings go off. We dealt with that during Helene. I totally get where you’re coming from. And I’m glad to know you’re ok.
It’s been a rough few weeks for so many people! I’m praying many can find relief and know that God is still good even with things like this happen.