I have many connections to Joplin and the surrounding area and my heart is hurting for those individuals who are suffering so greatly. I never could understand what they are going through but I do know one thing we have in common, God will never leave us no matter what situation we're going through.
I'm reminded of a song that we just sang Sunday at our church called, God Of This City. I love the song for what it means to me and my 9th Street family going thru so many incredible things in Eldon .... but on a whole new level I love it for I know, "Greater things have yet to come and greater things are still to be done in this city!"
Joplin is in the Heartland of the Bible belt of America! There are wonderful people there, incredible Christian organizations, Ozark Christian College is there to teach and train Christians to be a light on the mission field .... And I believe that God is going to turn a tragedy into an opportunity for people to be led to Him. It warms my heart to hear people respond to the question, How are you still alive? With the answer, "Only by God saving me!"
Couldn't we all answer that way? I know I sure can!
Please continue to pray for the hurting people of Joplin as they rebuild their homes, community, and lives!
