Supertyphoon Yolanda:Haiyan

2 weeks ago, Nov 7, 2013, Supertyphoon Yolanda struck. The main path was my hometown, Roxas City and Capiz as a whole. Categorized as a CAT 5, strongest ever recorded in the world. 

It hit Roxas at 11am. In Iloilo it was around 1pm. It didn't stay long and moved on pretty fast, but what was left was so hard to see. 

I have no words. I am currently on bed rest now and its impossible for me to go back and see all this for myself. 

Thankful to the Almighty Father my family and all I know are safe. Material things can be replaced over time. In that I rest my hope.

Despite all this, God's hand is clear. Its in the hearts of all those who have come to help and serve so selflessly. Trying to do our best regardless of the circumstances.  There is always a way. After the storm comes the hope of a new day. 

The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life—

    of whom shall I be afraid?

- Ps 27:1

In the face of fear, we need to hear Jesus ask, “Why are you fearful?” (v.26) and be reminded that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5-6). There is nothing that He can’t overcome and therefore nothing for Him to fear. So, next time you’re haunted by your fears, remember that you can rely on Jesus, our fearless Champion! - Our Daily Bread

Father, open my eyes to those struggling to have

enough food, enough love, enough hope; then open myheart to find ways to help them receive love, using myhands in service to them—and through them, to You.

By serving others, we serve God. 

- ODB