My God is still in control!

Today is a beautiful day even though the wind is a bit chilly. I am sitting here with a blanket across my lap, my favorite dress on, and family all around. We are having church, we are all happy, we are all in good health, we are all safe. My Father just shared with me that Gaddafi, leader of Libya, has given his civilians weapons to fight, and that he wont give up even to the end.

Let me back up a little bit. Not long ago, Egypt had protesters against a government that was controlling, also another country the same. They are both now out from under that government. Libya saw what these other countries were able to do working together as one, but Gaddafi refuses to step down. He started murdering protesters, and now the United Nations and the United States are at war with Libya. More to protect the people of Libya from their leader, Gaddafi.

So I am sitting here with family, clothes, and happy. Then I start to wonder what they are going through. Do they have Jesus? Most of them... probably not . Are they innocent? Most of them... yes. So they have to go through all this turmoil and watch as all this happens to their country that they have known all their lives. Are they happy? Probably not. Do they have clothes? Maybe not. Do they have their family members? Not all. Are they safe? No. I sit here and feel helpless. What can I do for my country as well as theirs? Life is a precious thing that is taken for granted all to many times. Innocent people have lost their life. Should we do anything since we are safe? Of Course! They don't have blankets and clothes always at hand! You ask "What should we do?". First of all we must Pray! Pray for our troops over seas, Pray for our troops who are still on our soil. Pray for the troops of other countries. Pray for our citizens, Pray for citizens all over the world. Pray for the citizens of Libya, Pray for Gaddafi.

In the Bible Saul went around killing people for their beliefs and thought nothing about it. One day while Saul was traveling God appeared to him and changed his life. He became blind for a while, He sought after God, and God restored his sight. Then after his name was changed to Paul, God used him to change the lives of many people. If he did that with Saul, then why can he not do that with Gaddafi?  He is still just as Marvelous, Powerful, and Loving. He has performed miracles before so why not now?

Last of all we should Pray that God will lead the rest of us in where we are to help. He could just want you to be in continual prayer, sent to the front lines of battle, or somewhere in between. We all have a purpose, even if it seems to be as small as a smile, it can make a big difference. So sitting here safe and sound my heart is with those on the front lines, those that are in their homes scared, with Gaddafi as he continues on. For myself I am going to start by praying and see where God wants me. Will you join me in Praying? God has done so much, I Believe HE can perform yet another miracle. God will never let go of us, through the calm times and through the storms. No matter where we are or what is going on. Hallelujah for my all-loving and all-powerful God still, and always will, reign in the High Heavens!!!