The tornado that hit Oklahoma February 10th had the audacity to hit our daughter's home in Edmond.  They were not home at the time, so they were safe, and all of their animals survived, and as she said, "The rest of the stuff is just that - 'stuff.'"

What I found interesting was my attitude toward the storm.  Although I knew that there was damage around the state I was only appropiately concerned for the safety of the people involved.  But when I heard my daughter and her family were involved I was suddely angry that a storm would dare harm my family!  And on my birthday!  Now we had to cancel the party!

Being concerned parents, we want to go to them as soon as possible, hopefully that will be today!

As humans we have a limited ability to care about the hurts of others.  Trying to carry the burden of all of the world's problems will cause us to crash and burn emotionally and spiritually.

God, on the other hand, does not have that limitation.  He cares about everyone...he watches over the sparrow, and is concerned about every need you and I have - even down to counting the hairs on your head!

What God needs is for his children to walk in loving obedience to his call on our lives.  Each of us has gifts that help the body of Christ (see 1 Corinthians 12).  Each of us has a responsibility to share the love of Jesus Christ with those we meet.

Jesus said, "My yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:30).  Doing the work of God in God's strength will challenge you, but not exhaust you if you follow one simple principle.  At the end of the day, cast all of your cares on the Lord, hop in bed and enjoy a good night's rest!

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