Where is God?
Hello friends! My name is Monica and I am a senior at the University of South Carolina. While I was in Haiti, surrounded by the reality of the lives of our Haitian brothers and sisters, I often found myself asking, "Where is God in all of this destruction, hurting, and hopelessness?" I wondered how God could redeem such a broken land. I wondered how Haitians would be able to turn to God in the midst of tragedy. I wondered if there was hope for Haiti. But in these times of questioning and worry, God made Himself bigger than everything. He reminded me of His goodness and power and love. While I was spending some time alone with Him, He inspired me (through songs and scripture and the words He was whispering to me) to write this in my journal: "I will remain steadfast in the Lord -
He is mighty in power. He remains the same today, tomorrow, and forever. He comes for His people. His glory is poured out over the nations - He heals, restores, opens hearts, and tears down the walls of evil. As flood waters rise and flush out the land so does His Spirit rise and flush out the sin in our hearts. He rains down and fills us up.
He is returning!
His word proclaims His coming. He will gather His people and bring them to glory. He speaks and the world stops. In His kingdom are the greenest fields, the sweetest waters, the highest mountains, the clearest air. He will come for us and bring us into this perfect land.
He is amazing in all His ways: He feeds us daily, He forgives us constantly, He guides us on right paths, He protects us from all evil. He can be found in the songs of the birds, in the flowers of the wild fields, in the depths of the oceans and the heights of the clouds.
He is strong - His kingdom advances like a mighty army. He is precious - His kingdom is a treasure worth our lives. He holds all things in His hands and cares for me. His love is strong.
Your will be done. Only Your will be done.
In brokenness, I found You. In desperation, I searched for You. In turmoil, I clung to You. In uncertainty, I relied on Your steadfastness. In the mess of this world, Your beauty shines. In all of the offerings of this world, You are the one, true God" These words were so comforting to write and read and reread. The truth of God and who He is brought me peace. I now know there is so much hope for Haiti, because God is there!
He is mighty in power. He remains the same today, tomorrow, and forever. He comes for His people. His glory is poured out over the nations - He heals, restores, opens hearts, and tears down the walls of evil. As flood waters rise and flush out the land so does His Spirit rise and flush out the sin in our hearts. He rains down and fills us up.
He is returning!
His word proclaims His coming. He will gather His people and bring them to glory. He speaks and the world stops. In His kingdom are the greenest fields, the sweetest waters, the highest mountains, the clearest air. He will come for us and bring us into this perfect land.
He is amazing in all His ways: He feeds us daily, He forgives us constantly, He guides us on right paths, He protects us from all evil. He can be found in the songs of the birds, in the flowers of the wild fields, in the depths of the oceans and the heights of the clouds.
He is strong - His kingdom advances like a mighty army. He is precious - His kingdom is a treasure worth our lives. He holds all things in His hands and cares for me. His love is strong.
Your will be done. Only Your will be done.
In brokenness, I found You. In desperation, I searched for You. In turmoil, I clung to You. In uncertainty, I relied on Your steadfastness. In the mess of this world, Your beauty shines. In all of the offerings of this world, You are the one, true God" These words were so comforting to write and read and reread. The truth of God and who He is brought me peace. I now know there is so much hope for Haiti, because God is there!
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