As I prepare for this afternoon's show, I find myself thinking about things that are of major concern, as well as things that are trivial by comparison. So many prayers are needed in the Richland community. Adults and youth alike are hurting very deeply as they grieve the loss of two young women. Words can't express what the family must be feeling at this moment, and only God will be able to bring peace to them right now. Pray for that peace which surpasses all understanding, for the community, the students, friends, and family to find strength in walking this out together, and that hearts will be open to receive not only God's peace, but His love, mercy, and grace as well.
People are still cleaning up the mess left in the wake of the recent storms in communities across the state. Some have to just pick up debris in their yard - for some, the debris is all that is left. It must be such a mix of emotion right now...thankful and happy to have their lives spared, yet broken and grieved as they survey the scene of where a home once stood. More prayer is definitely needed on their behalf. I can't empathize with them, as I've never endured that kind of damage. But as the hair on the back of my neck still stands up when the sirens begin to wail and the house vibrates from the wind in a mere 'close call,' I can only image the intensity of what someone would feel after having to literally run for cover to escape the destruction of a tornado.
May the peace of God and His amazing provision cover all their needs - spiritually AND physically.
I love Fridays - for the first time in my broadcast career. Used to be Friday only meant that I had to work another weekend, but life at Spirit-FM is blessed for me. I get to spend most weekends with my family, and I love that so much. My daughter Ashleigh gets excited at bedtime every Friday night, because she has come to realize that tomorrow is Saturday, which means "Daddy gets to stay home and play!" And now that Logan is old enough that he comes running when I hit the front door after work - I really get to cherish those occasional lazy Saturday mornings where we all just loaf around for a while, playing in Mommy & Daddy's bed. We wrestle, bounce, and tickle until we're all just about ready for a nap even before we get out of bed, and that's a picture I pray that I can carry in my mind for the rest of my life.
I pray that you will be able to take or MAKE some time to make a memory this weekend. I know I'm going to do my best. Thanks for reading my ramblings. And thank you for listening to Spirit-FM. It is such an honor for ALL of us to be a part of your lives. What a treasure God has gifted us with, that we can spend some time every weekday coming into your home, or your office, your car - proclaiming God's goodness, and just trying to lift you up and make you smile as much as you do for us.
May God bless you beyond imagination!
In Christ,
-Fredly.
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