The circle
Sophie - June 7, 2010
Melanie and I are spending a few days at the beach with our kids, and last night on the way home from supper we saw a staging area for all the volunteers who are working to fight the oil spill.
There were booms out in the bay and in the Gulf, skimmer ships sitting at the ready and a truck load sand bags just waiting to be used. The beaches still look beautiful, but there are all sorts of preparations being made for what might be coming this way over the next few days.
The kids had lots of questions about the oil spill, about how it might affect all the animals and how it might impact this part of the country. We continued to talk even after we got back to our condo, and as we talked I thought all the plans that were in place at the staging area just a few miles down the road.
About an hour later my little boy and I walked out on the balcony, and as I looked down at the beach, I saw a group of people standing in a circle with their heads bowed.
I've read that people have been gathering on beaches to pray about the oil spill, but seeing it in action touched me way down deep in my heart. Because at the end of the day, we certainly want to have done as much as we can to respond to whatever challenge we're facing - but in addition to that, we need to acknowledge and trust God's Sovereignty.
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." - Proverbs 19:21
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Comments (3)
Oh Sophie, that is beautiful!!
Posted on June 7, 2010 1:35 PM
Sophie What a beautiful picture I join all of those in prayer for the oil and all those (human and animal alike) that will be affected Praying you and Mel have a GREAT time God bless
Posted on June 7, 2010 5:52 PM
Sophie that is an awe inspiring picture! What a great way to see the body of Christ in action! I love it! Thanks for sharing!
Posted on June 7, 2010 8:54 PM