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Finding Peace in the Calamity

Finding Peace in the Calamity

By Renee

Saturday March 21st  around 11 PT, residents in Darrington, Washington and nearby were working through life’s normal routines when a mudslide (a square mile) took it all away.   So many lives have been jarred; others are still waiting for answers.  A Naval officer, a mother of four, a misplaced child, fathers, mothers, a fiancé, and several other stories whose hearts are in need of mending.

The Washington mudslide is not the only catastrophe that seems to be making headlines these days.  Turn on the news and somewhere around the world, someone is suffering from the pains of war or a calamity.  However, all that is taking place should not surprise us.  Why? Because God has already told us to expect all of these events.

“And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains” (Matthew 24:6, Mark 13:7-8, Luke 21:9)

Life is not about worrying when the tragedy will strike, but it’s how we deal with it when it happens.  Will we fall into a deep despair unable to pull ourselves up from the pit?  Or, will we become a recluse afraid to walk outside our door.  One thing can be certain.  If we cast our worries onto the shoulders of Jesus Christ, he will carry us through our circumstances no matter what our emotions may be.  “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30).

God has promised us that even in the midst of our pains, sorrows, and fears, he will carry us as a father carries his son until we reach our destination (Deuteronomy 1:31) of restoration.   He understands our grief, and he desires for our hearts to be renewed.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity” (Jeremiah 29:11-14).

When we seek him with all of our heart, there we will find the peace we need to overcome whatever tragedy we will face.

 

About Renee

is an author and editor for The Bottom Line Ministries as well as a member of Faith Writers. Currently she teaches high school language arts. She is a mom to four amazing blessings and enjoys every moment life has to offer. Renee has a fervor and drive to learn, she loves to read and spend time with her family, and is involved with her local church ministries. Humbled by God’s gift of words, she has a passion to write what the Holy Spirit has placed in her heart. She hopes to publish her in-progress book someday, but in the meantime, is honored to be placed as part of the TBL writing family and is holding on to the ride wherever God is leading. Renee and her family reside in their country home in Holland, Iowa.

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3 comments

  1. Excellent article Renee! The birth pains have been increasing intensely and I pray that we all keep alert and keep our eyes facing upward, for the time is nigh! Amen

  2. Great job Renee.

  3. Rene truly good job and God will preserve us till Jesus comes home or we go home to heaven.He is our refuge in any storm.

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