Louisiana, my heart goes out to you.

              As I continue to drive home the point that unexpected storms will come into your life and you must be prepared for them, the real world reflects that. In Louisiana over 40 thousand homes have been destroyed and there have been 11 confirmed dead. Thousands are homeless and have lost everything due to a storm that went across the state last week. This storm flooded the area and led to flooding in the area. The loss of property is one thing but the loss of life is another. Property and homes can be replaced and repaired but loss of life can not be replaced. The destruction was inevitable no matter how well prepared the people were. I know that this translate into our lives as well. look at the lives and families in the flooded areas. Their lives are changed forever. The destruction was not limited by race, income, education or any socioeconomic group. So how should we respond when this happens?

1. Accept Help. These people in the flooded areas will soon be flooded with help in the form of food, water, money and so many other ways. They will not let their pride hinder them when they need the help.  In our lives when bad times come, allow those around you to comfort and help. It is what they are called by Christ to do! 
2. Give Help. We here are more likely to not be able to go help in the flooded areas but we can make a difference. There are plenty of ways to get into helping these people affected. As Christians we are called to help those in need. So lets get to doing that. The flood victims are easy to help because there is a non-personal connection with them. In our inner circle it becomes hard because we know these people and can be afraid to reach out and help. DO NOT be afraid to reach out to your friends when you know they are hurting. 
3. Pray. The best thing to do for someone is to pray for them. No I am not joking. Telling God how much a person means to you and how much seeing that person hurt in turn hurts you, is exactly what prayer is about. Remember to pray habitually, profusely and humbly. So go find a way to help your friends in Louisiana in need. It is what God commands. 

"He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,

But he who honors God has mercy on the needy."-Proverbs 14:31