Fuzzy Thinking

I’ve been effected by the images I see on TV from the aftermath of Katrina. Perhaps, because we have so much in this country, such devestation strikes deeper. It pains me to realize that many of the people effected in New Orleans were poor, they were probably renting their home, now that home is gone, along with their job (if they had one), their ability to get any type of governement aid (Food stamps, etc.).

If they were renting and the house is gone, what means do they have to “rebuild” their home and/or their lives? What modivation do they have to return to New Orleans? What if the 25,000+ people decide to stay in Texas?

I guess what I’m wondering is, are we really ready for the new realities that the hurricane has brought? The situation is not going to be over in a few weeks or even a few months. Peoples lives have been forever altered which leaves the question, what is the best thing for us to do? What is the best way for us to live? Will this not only change those in the effected area, but us as well?

It has been a strange day…in a good way. This morning I was invited to “pray” or “do a blessing” for the local United Way campaign kick off. I was honored to be asked. I have a few people in my church connected to the organization and I’ve worked with others on the board before, so I knew quite a few people. I felt it was important to include those that have been effected by the hurricane Katrina.

Later that afternoon I was in my office and received a call from the High School Athletic director who asked if I would be willing to pray before the football game tomorrow night because of the Hurricane. I don’t know if the two events are connected or not. Again, I am glad that for whatever reason God is using me even if that means a short prayer. Even though the prayer will only be about 30 seconds or so (by request), my prayer is that in 30 seconds God can touch hearts here and lives in the South.