Heartbroken for Haitians

Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

My heart is so heavy right now for the people of Haiti. I've prayed for the search and rescue efforts to continue to find miracles of people alive. I read a newspaper article this morning that broke my heart. I don't understand why the relief supplies hasn't gotten to these hurting people. I cannot imagine how they feel or what they are going through. We are so blessed in this country. We should be so thankful for the medical personnel we have as well as the rescue and fire fighters that are well trained in their profession.

So I reflected for a long time this morning on the blessing God gave me by making the place I was born and raised, America. Can you believe people actually have only one dream in their life and that dream is to be a United States Citizen? That just blows my mind. So many Americans belly ache and complain about everything and that don't realize how good they have it. I am very proud to call this country home and I thank God most every day for my country, the brave men and women fighting overseas to keep us free, and for giving me grace to know how truly blessed I am.

We are not here on earth or in our station in life by accident. A Sovereign God has planned our entire life, through the good, the bad, and the ugly. He is in control and nothing takes Him by surprise; probably the only reason I can get up every morning and know that today can be great depending on my attitude. I place my trust with my Creator every morning and ask Him to bless my path and the paths of those He puts in my life. Sometimes I become frustrated with selfish, greedy people. We are here to help each other out and life is not just about you. God created you to help your fellow man. One editorial I read this morning mentioned some prominent people who were vocally opposed to our country helping out with the rescue and relief efforts in Haiti. I've got a good mind to write a couple of those people. How can you see the images on the news or read a newspaper about the suffering from such a tragic event and not want to help? You have to be a selfish individual to vocally oppose those who are compelled to help during this tragedy.

In closing today I'd like to challenge you to find an organization that is volunteer based and join. You may not have the funds to help out much with the efforts in Haiti but even $1 can be put to use to help those who are suffering. A good organization to contribute your money is the American Red Cross. I am a volunteer for them. I have also been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. I truly believe we should give a little bit of our time and talent to volunteer organizations. Find one and join today. And pray for those suffering in Haiti and also for the volunteers who are selflessly risking a lot to help in the effort to save lives.