Finding joy in the everyday

What a sad start to the bushfire season - not that is really is fire season yet as it is only mid October and its another month and half until summer arrives.  Unfortunately many parts of New South Wales are timber dry and it doesn't take much for a fire to start, something as simple as a cigarette butt tossed out of the window can bring such heartbreak to families.  Bush fires in Australia are unforgiving and ruthless, they can be unpredictable and destroy everything in their path. They can burn for days, out of control and whilst our fire-fighters do all they can to save lives and property. I grow up understanding the dangers of bush fires and the cost of living in a rural environment surrounded by trees.  Whilst it is beautiful it can be destroyed in a moment. In the last few days, many families have lost their homes and everything they owned with hundreds of houses destroyed or damaged.  The life they had a week ago has changed by this tragedy. It...

God is there... When the sky is dark He is there When you are all alone He is there When nothing goes your way He is there When you are in pain He is there When people are against you He is there When you are frightened or worried He is there When those you love are in crisis He is there When you feel as if God is far away He is there When doubt and confusion weigh you down He is there When you are about to breathe you last He is there And where God is, there is always hope. * * *  In remembrance to the 173 people who died 7th of February 2009 Black Saturday Fires Victoria, Australia Do not fear for I am with you   Isaiah 41:10