Reason to Hope

"O my lovin' brother, when the world's on fire, don't you want God's bosom, to be your pillow. Hide me over in the Rock of Ages, Rock of Ages, cleft for me."

This old chorus seems to fit the mood of many hearts today. The world is an increasingly fragile place to live. This past week has seen thousands die in earthquakes and storms (China's 7.8 earthquake, Myanmar's devastating cyclone, and scores of tornadoes throughout the mid-west United States).

No, the sky isn't falling--yet. There are still beauties to behold and pockets of tranquility to enjoy. But economic and environmental changes are rapidly transforming our world. The prospects of global energy and food shortages are real.

More than ever, the world (our neighbors, friends and associates) need reasons to hope. We all do. We can hope that things will get better, and in specific ways do what we can to make them so. Through our involvement in local causes (food banks, Habitat or Humanity, community gardens, youth mentoring, etc) we can show others that we care--not because we are Adventist, or because we want them to join our church, but because Jesus reigns in our hearts and we are doing His bidding.

Regardless of our walk in life, many opportunities exists for us to be used by God. Mary Jo Lauderdale shares how God is using her to meet some of the needs of others.   

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