There are so many people going through such a hard time right now. Fires in Montana, flooding from Hurricane Harvey in Texas, flooding in India, mudslides in Sierra Leone, another hurricane on the way to hit islands in the Caribbean and possibly Florida. With all of these disasters it can be hard to find hope, to find peace, to even know what to do.
I’m so thankful that it is not on me to save the world, to solve all the problems or figure this all out. God sees everything, each person in need, each problem, each fear. And He promises to go with us through the troubles and provide for us in them. He has unlimited resources, patience, love, and hope. And we can trust Him to do what’s best.
I hope you join me in praying for all of these people affected by disaster and look for the opportunities He gives to get involved and help.
Before I share the poem, I want to share a verse from Isaiah. It’s one that has helped me and many of my friends through hard times in life, whether from an actual natural disaster, or difficult relationships, transitions, or problems in life.
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by your name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;” -Isaiah 43:1b-3a
And here’s the poem I had written for Flood victims several years ago. I think it still applies today.
A Victim’s Prayer
Why do I sigh at night?
Why is this load so heavy?
I can’t be sure what’s right.
Will You lead me with Your light?
Show me the path at my feet,
make clear the terrain unseen.
Give me the courage to move,
to take a step towards the new.
O God I can’t see the end.
There’s no way that it will mend.
The night is heavy and still.
Please just give me the will.
Help me move, help me go.
Teach me to trust, and to know
that despite my fear
You are always here.
Bring me home, bring me home,
and remind me that I’m not alone.
NovelSisters 
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