An Act of God?
AN ACT OF GOD?
By Eva Fry
At 3:30 am we awoke to the smell of smoke. The hills behind our house were on fire. The flames were not yet upon us but with each gust of wind, we could see flames traveling our way. The news report made it clear, our life was in danger and our house and all of its possessions could easily and quickly go up in smoke. The plans for the day, had seemed important, but now meant nothing. We set out to prepare ourselves for the worst. We rushed through the house grabbing the things most important to us, medicines, telephone numbers, insurance policies, etc. The first thing I threw in my car were my scriptures.
Once the car was loaded, we spent our time, frantically watching the fire, listening to news reports and checking with the fire department. We were assured that if we had to leave, they would warn us. For the next two days we were on survival watch. Our possessions and vain ambitions had no meaning.
Then something wonderful happened. The calls began to come. Calls from family and friends, concerned for our welfare. Calls from those we haven't heard from for a long time. There were calls from business acquaintances, offering their help. So much love was sent our way that it brought me to my senses. I realized I was so caught up in my own fear that I had forgotten about others. I had gone inward to my survival mode and become selfish. I wasn't thinking of others.
I made two big pots of soup and baked two cakes and began sharing with others. I took it to an older couple with poor health and to friends who were also afraid. I invited my neighbors for dinner. For two days we enjoyed having each other's company, as we watched the flames head our way. How comforting it was to have them with us and to share our concern.
As I thought of our situation, I realized how life had changed in one day. We, like everyone else, had been caught up in getting ahead, making a living and accumulating things. All of a sudden we were caring about the important things of life, our families, each other, helping others, and being grateful for what we had. At that time my prayers became very meaningful.
They said these fires were an Act of God and I wondered if that was true. I'm sure God didn't start the fires to cause us pain but because of the fires, we became more human, more humble, more caring. For the time, we realized what was really important.
Thankfully our home and possessions were saved as the big bombers dropped water on the blaze. As I thankfully put my possessions back in their proper place, I hoped I would never forget the things I learned from the Fire Storm experience and I knew the fires really had been an Act of God!
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Eva Fry's mission is to help others become better and happier. She is an inspirational author, singer/songwriter/ motivational speaker and seminar leader. Eva has published three books -
"YOU MUST HAVE A DREAM" -for seniors,
"BE A WINNER IN LIFE"-for good kids, troubled kids and their parents.
"LETTERS FROM JUVENILE HALL, KIDS HELPING KIDS" (Actual letters from kids at Juvenile Hall, intended to save other kids from destroying their lives)
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She has produced 7 Music CD's
"Remember" (new music for seniors),
"Oh What Joy Christmas"
"The Little Things" (inspirational country),
"I Love Living The Teachings of The Lord" (Gospel/Christian)
"Savior of Mine" - (Christian)
"God Gave You Intelligence" (for children)
"Classical Style" (instrumental)
Her music and books can be purchased at www.evafry.com
Her books can also be ordered at any bookstore.
Her articles have been published, all over the world.
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