Interesting

 I have noticed something interesting. If misfortune strikes and it is everywhere, it has to be the hand of God trying to get our attention and spare  us something worse. Injuries and losses happen all the time to people, but it is not every day that the whole planet is either turning lush meadows into deserts, or lush deserts are being turned into meadows. Simply put, there is no substitute for obedience, and any disobedience is corrected so that we can learn right habits. Of course, we are free to do as we please, but if crops wither in the sun and cattle die for lack water, you are going to get very hungry.

Our civilization cannot survive too unpredictable climate. Economies cannot survive the disruption of desertification or the ravages of the stupidity of wars. It is, plainly, a time of repentance. We cannot prosper without the help of the Lord, and He is not going to help war mongers kill millions to satisfy some idiot's lust for blood, or to aid his greedy schemes trying to bring all power and wealth in one man's hand.

It is a time to pray for healing of climate, end of wars and the reconstruction of nations. While you are rebuilding, make a time to listen to the Lord stock-still in silence dedicated to Him alone. It is so beneficial to do so, that it is ludicrous that anyone should think they can stay safe and sound in their home without the nearness of the Lord. He is closer than what we know.

Peace be with you, and may all illness be healed and all souls blessed.