Sometimes joy comes in the mourning...

These are just a few of the pictures you can find of our city in the Leaf Chronicle. It's sad. It's heart wrenching for those who are facing the loss of businesses. Homes. And for some, tragically, family or friends. I do not - in any way - want to disrespect or make light of those who find themselves forever impacted by this flood.

I do want, however, to stand in awe of our Powerful God. Scripture tells us that "the voice of the Lord is over the waters" (Psalm 29:3). Psalm 104:7 tells us that the waters flee at His rebuke. And Psalm 93:4 reminds us that He is mightier than the waters.

The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever. Psalm 29:10

There are some things in this life I simply do not understand. The pain and loss that many in our city and all over our state are experiencing tonight breaks my heart. I do know that the Lord is good. And merciful. And that He is still on His throne. And we'll praise Him in this storm.