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Rebuilding From Life's Hurricanes

10/29/2013

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Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of 2012 that hit the east coast of the US one year ago. Super storm Sandy was a category 3 hurricane took the lives of 159 people in the US of the 285 deaths along the entire route during the nine days it Hurricane Sandy raged. The storm left visible scars to 650,000 US homes that were damaged. Less visible are the scars to the families who lost loved ones.

The one year anniversary brings a review of the hurricane, what has been done to rebuild and a look at what remains to be rebuilt.

There are events that hit our lives with hurricane force. Terminal illnesses, auto accidents, house fires, divorce, loss of employment and many other devastating events are storms that scar our lives. Damage can be assessed outwardly, but it does not reveal damage to your soul or spirit.

Anniversary of tragic events bring a review of the storm that hit your life, what has been done to rebuild your marriage, your family, your employment or your health. You may evaluate what remains to be repaired or rebuilt. There is still a scar in your soul and spirit that is less visible. How do you repair your soul and spirit?

God can refresh your soul and spirit when you are walking through the darkest moments of your life. If you let Him, God will lead you to a deep calm and peace that will comfort you despite your loss.

Psalms 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
3     He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
    for His name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
    for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
    they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
6 Surely Your goodness and love will follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
    forever.


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