Blog for Relief

According to this site today is Blog for Relief day. Many in BlogLand are encouraging others to donate to charities helping those in need in the areas hit by Katrina.

My children and I were discussing this morning about Hurricane Katrina and what it has done to SO MANY people - families just like ours. We sit here so far removed, but I can't help but have a desire to help. But how? First of all we can pray. God is a worker of miracles! He can use this difficult situation and use it for good. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him." (Romans 8:28) Prayer is powerful and if we would lift our concerns for those who have lost much and are in desperate situations, God will do amazing things. Another way to help, of course, is financially. There are many wonderful organizations that are prepared to provide just the right help in these type of situations. If you'll notice, I have provided a link on the right to one of them. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a not for profit organization providing disaster and hunger relief all over the world. One of their distribution depots is located right in Jackson, Mississippi and right now providing supplies without the need to ship them. If you also are feeling a desire to help, please lift everyone affected by Katrina up in your prayers and consider donating to assist in the massive relief effort that is needed to put lives back in order.