Hope In The Time of Crisis

People around the world are trying to come to grips with the loss that took place in Oklahoma on May 20^th. No one would have ever dreamed this type of devastation was looming. And of course if you have children in your family it’s always heart-wrenching to hear about the loss of a child. As a parent you can feel the families’ pain.

So what do we do in times of tragedy such as this, how do we heal? The best remedy for dealing with our own pain and emotions is to reach out and help someone else. If there is an upside to such emotional devastation it is that our humanity is revealed during these times of trial and tribulation.

Is there some way you can lend a hand to the people of Oklahoma? Now more than ever they need to know that the world is watching and bearing their pain with them. So what are some things we can do to help? Here are some suggestions.

·         Pray – even if we aren’t physically able to be with the families and communities in Oklahoma City we can pray for them. Yes God is there with them during this time, but we can also be there for them in spirit through God’s love and healing power. They need our strength and prayers as they try to pull their lives back together

 

·         Give – many organizations will be offering assistance to the victims during the days , weeks and months to come. Contact some of the reputable organizations in your area to find out how you offer assistance such as your local Red Cross or your local church. These families will have to rebuild from ground zero, so no matter how small find something that you can give them to help them on their journey back to wholeness

 

·         Start a love circle – get others on social media to send positive energy to the folks in Oklahoma. Text, tweet, use Facebook to encourage others to send love and positive energy to Oklahoma. They need our strength

 

·         Tell someone you love them – often when tragedy occurs so quickly many people can have regrets.  Maybe they didn’t have a chance to tell a loved one how they feel about them, or maybe they didn’t have time to reconcile a strained relationship. The injured are actually lucky in this situation, they escaped with their lives and an opportunity to live another day. Anyone could find themselves in the situation of the people who lost loved ones. Be sure the people that are dearest to you know how you feel about them always

 

In your own way, offer help to the people in Oklahoma. They need all our support right now.