Here we are in the midst of the Red River’s record flood. Although the river level dropped over a foot, the snow flying out my window only adds to what already covers the ground. We pray the levees hold as the snow’s melt pours into the flooded valley.
An influx of a couple thousand National Guard provides not only added protection, but it seems to offer a needed respite for weary flood workers. Please keep them in prayer as the enter dangerous situations, and continue your prayers for those sitting vigil, watching the pumps, and hoping against hope the dikes will hold.
Throughout these flooded days a flood of emotions enters those who battle the deluge. Fear, hope, gratitude, fatigue, burts of energy, sadness and moments of joyful exuberance.
These are moments when it seems that God is both very near and very far away–often at the same time. Now we continue to offer care, compassion, and seek concrete manners by which we demonstrate the sacrificial love of Jesus.
Fight the good fight, and keep the faith!
A Flood of Emotions
