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It was, in so many ways, a tough weekend for the world. Between Haiti and Afghanistan, it's amazing how quickly life can change. We don't know what the future holds for either place, or for the people, but we can keep them in our prayers, and recognize that God is at work there. It's easy to forget that, but God has assured us that we will never be forsaken or abandoned, and so we can trust that just as God is with us in the here and now, God is present and at work in Haiti and Afghanistan. And our lives belong to God -- that's the great news upon which we can build our lives. If we cling to life for life's sake, we'll one day be crushed. But if we cling to the Lord, then whatever storms come our way in the world, we can know that we'll never be lost to God, for God abides with us in life and in death. Those in Haiti and Afghanistan are also God's beloved creations, unique and wonderfully made, and so may we pray for them, for God's peace, and for hope to abide in those places.
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