When the Unexplainable Happens

This is just one of the pictures that shows the devastation left from Hurricane Harvey. Some of the stats on CNN are staggering and beyond comprehension. 75 billion in losses, 72,000 people rescued, 30,000 people who need temporary shelter. These are only some of the stats.  Beyond every stat, is a face of a mother, father, child. Beyond every stat there is an elderly person whose life hangs in a balance. Hurricane Harvey is just one example of things that we cannot understand and things we cannot explain. 

So, what are we suppose to do when things like this happens. First we need to support each other. If we cannot afford to help financially, there are other ways we can such as simply praying for the families affected and the rescue workers. It is easy to lose hope when catastrophic events take place whether you are in the impact of the devastation or miles away.  It can be mentally draining. We need to keep the situation in our thoughts but we also need to move forward- this goes for everyone. There are many ways to keep levelheaded when the unexplained happens. 

1) Limit the amount of time you watch the news or read the news- this includes Facebook 

2) Spend time with your family doing something fun

3). If you feel you need to talk to someone, make a call to a Mental Health Professional. 

4). Do things you love to do.

5) Talk to someone you trust. 

The most important thing to remember is to not to lose hope. The Bible warns us time and time again the we will encounter hard times in this life. Being a Christian doesn't give one a "get out of a jail" free pass. The Bible also tells us not to lose heart because God as overcome the world. Think of all the good things people are doing to help others. People are taking care of one another. People are going out to the devastated areas with food, water, clothes, blankets and supplies for the victims. This is just one way of God overcoming the world. It is so easy to overlook the miracles and only see the devastation. This is when we begin to feel helpless and overwhelmed. When we see the miracles going on during unexplained events, we do not feel as helpless. We begin to be able to trust God and also become something that is so much bigger then ourselves. We see ourselves as equal and united. 

When the unexplained happens we need to look at the miracles in order to rise up and move forward individually and as a nation.