Katrina!

Katrina, What is in a name?

I never thought much about that name, never knew anyone named Katrina. But it is a name I will never forget.

I lived in Metairie a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. My apartment took three feet of water and all of my earthly belonging where gone; house, my job, my friends, my church. My life will never be the same again.

Why God why?

This is one of the hardest things I've ever been through, my faith and trust of God has been put to a test time and time again. I really don't understand why we were chosen to go through this and I guess I probably never will.

You see for the first time in my life I felt I had a purpose in life, it was serving God in the church that I was in. The church is still going on, but I'm in Denver Colorado now. All of my family moved here after the storm. My father now lives in Denver.

I asked God to show me if I should go back or if I should stay here, He keeps showing me that I'm to be here for now. But God if I go back I could really do your work! But He says “No stay here!'

I feel like my whole life has been taken away. It hurts more than you can imagine. I was finally doing worthy things and helping people. Then it all stops. What now?

I keep on trusting God and keep looking for ways to help others. I will not let sadness or depression keep me from loving the God that fills my heart with such joy and peace even in such hard times.

God will guide my life as he sees fit, that is a prayer I pray a lot. Sometimes where He wants us is not where we want to be, but we must humbly obey our God and keep on going. His will be done. I will keep praying for you. Keep praying for me.

“So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in Him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.'
Romans 15:13.
Stay strong in God,

Joel Blessitt.