House fire

What do we even say in a time like this? All other postings I was going to write today seem trivial. All other worries and concerns seem piddly.

Last night Jon's sister and brother-in-law, Jer and Joe, lost everything they own in a house fire. In a matter of 1/2 an hour their whole lives have changed. Praise the Lord that they weren't home (they considered just staying put and going to bed early... but decided to head to a friend's house instead). The fire didn't take long to spread due to the strong winds we've been having... and with no opening windows in their bedroom, the outcome could have been worse than it is right now. The only items they have are their two vehicles (a neighbor was able to move Joe's truck in time) and the clothes they had on their backs.

Please pray for them. Praise God for His protection, His goodness despite hardship, for His plans to be known. Pray for peace, for favor with the insurance company, for things to be restored, for them to become closer to their Father, their families and to each other.

I just can't imagine losing everything. It sure reminds me of where my true home is, and that everything we accumulate here is just stuff. Nothing more.

I'm still at a loss for words, so again... please just pray for them. Thanks.