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\u201cPeace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.\u201d <\/em>John 14:27<\/p>\n

Peace Through the Storm<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Peace was there. A peace that surpasses all understanding was mine as I packed my belongings that time afforded me that day. I cooked dinner and my family had ice cream that night as the demon arose to the West. Finally with pictures, pets, and grandfather clock in tow, my family drove our three cars from Mary Lake to our place of business as our neighbors watched IT coming.<\/p>\n

Peace was there as we waited our turn at the traffic lights with all of West Redding running for their lives. Look straight, girl. Pay attention. Don\u2019t look at the fire. Drive. Don\u2019t panic. Don\u2019t be afraid. And I wasn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Thankfulness filled my heart as we all finally settled into the construction yard late that night. Our plans to stay in Anderson were quickly changed when we couldn\u2019t get there due to traffic. Emergency preparedness doesn\u2019t count for much when you can\u2019t execute the plan and there is no electricity. No power to open the big shop doors meant we would sleep in the back of the pickup outside, but I didn\u2019t mind. I had what mattered most\u2014my family and my Jesus and a few cars with what could end up being my only possessions. Either way was good. No house or house, we would get through it together.<\/p>\n

A week. Exactly one week. That is how long I can be strong through adversity. Having to tell family and friends \u201cone more day out of the house\u201d and \u201cdon\u2019t know when I will be able to return\u201d was frustrating to me. So frustrating that I started a group text instead of answering individual texts. I know they were concerned about my community and my family as we were pushed out of our homes due to the Carr fire. I was frustrated that I was frustrated because I had a home to go back to when so many didn\u2019t. Dear Father, will I ever grow up?<\/em><\/p>\n

Holding on to that perfect peace Jesus gave began to slip because I was out of my routine and on the go. I\u2019m so glad that He holds on to me. I don\u2019t have to be perfect and have it all together for His word to be true. It\u2019s human to grow weary and tired, and I can find rest again for my soul as I seek His face.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeavenly Father, thank You for Your peace through the fire storm. It truly is not of this world. As our town continues its path to wholeness again, please continue to send Your peace to us, our families, our friends, our neighbors and even our enemies. May our lives give You glory because You deserve it no matter what we are going through. Amen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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