The last few days I have been inspired by people who could very easily be angry at God- sandbaggers on the Red River, a family member whose son was killed during the Pinelake nursing home tragedy... People who could have chosen to blame, but have instead chosen to seek the comfort only God can give.
Weary residents of Fargo took a break on Sunday. It was a well-deserved break from the sandbagging they've been doing for a week now. No one cared how they were dressed for the Sunday service- they were just thankful that they had something to wear. With their homes' security in question, what is truly "valuable" takes on new meaning. Sturdy shoes for work are what is most important- and now worship. People met and prayed in a circle at Fargo's First Assembly Church singing hymns and asking for God's divine intervention. Putting faith in the God of Creation who can controls the waters.
Jerry Avent is a resident at the Pinelake facility in Carthage. His son Jerry Jr. was the nurse who was killed. And his body showed that he used it to shield others from shots. When talking about his son's death Jerry Sr. looked directly at the camera and said, "The doctors called him a hero. The Bible tells us in John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
When we look at these situations from the outside, we see pain and tragedy. But from the inner circle there's another story. We see the horror, but these people closest to the pain are worshipping. What a strange and wonderful irony.
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