What seemed like a minor inconvenience became a precious reminder. When it happened, I was more concerned about timely repairs...instead of how tremendously blessed we are each moment.
Three nights of vicious storms recently hit our area. We were very blessed that we were kept safe and that there was no damage to our house, vehicles or other property. The only loss was our phone service...for almost two days. For many reasons, including extended families who all reside out of state, we continue to have land line phone service. It's very useful with an unlimited long distance plan and phones that work during power outages. When we learned there was no service due to storm damage in our area, I was immediately relieved and grateful for cell phones. When we were told that land line service may be lost for five days, I became concerned. Two days of deafening silence became even more concerning. Yet late this afternoon, I picked up a phone to hear the very welcome, familiar and amazing sound of a dial tone. I began thinking.
It is crucial for us to remain connected with extended families, friends and life situations which require immediate accessibility. Yet isn't it even more important to remain connected with the One Who created us? Isn't it incredible that the One Who we need most in our lives...is always available to us? Knowing that God hears us, loves us and holds us each moment of every day makes all the difference. His Presence is certain...with no dead zones, power outages or storm damage interference. He is always with me. He never lets go of me. I am amazed. I am grateful. I am never alone.<3~thl
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