The EF-4 Tornado Touchdown in Moore, Oklahoma seems to have gripped many of us, near and abroad, as that community has been devastated by what appears as an unfair act of nature. Our hearts and prayers certainly go out to those who have been directly impacted by these unwanted winds of change.
Just last year, we thought we had lost our business and home to the unforgiving flames of the Waldo Canyon Fire. I can express that we too experienced the raw emotions of shock and painful grief that followed after a horrendous and surreal event. It takes you to a place on the edge between life and death, in which total collapse of your life is waging war with your resolve as to how you’re going to start your life over again.
Nowadays, thousands and thousands of families are facing similar challenges as the trials and tribulations just keep happening. In fact, it’s hard to keep up with the amount of devastation that is occurring in our country, as well as around the world. After awhile, you begin to become numb to all of the pain and devastation because if you internalize every misfortune that others might incur, then you may actually cause the stress of worry to do something harmful to yourself.
So how do we comfort others from Oklahoma who are left with nothing except maybe the shirts on their backs?
First of all, we deeply acknowledge your pain and are sorry for the pain that you have to endure. We realize the restoration process is not going to be an easy one, so our extended apologies are not given flippantly or with lack of connectedness of heart.
Second, Cherise and I were struck by the announcement that Moore, Oklahoma is predominantly a faith-based community. We know from our experience of faith and overcoming tragedy that you are not defined by the damaging winds of the tornado, but rather, you will be noticed for how you respond to this horrific event. We encourage you to draw even closer to God in your pain. Let Him set you free from your miseries. The path to recovery is much smoother when falling into His grace versus the pathway of rugged individualism.
We extend grace and peace in Christ to you all!
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Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.
