"When Tragedy Strikes"

Inspired by the loss of my house on February 6, 2001

Life can be filled

With tragedy and drear,

Troubles and heartaches,

Losses and fear.

Remember there are those

Who empathize your pain,

But keep in mind

There is still much to gain.

Even though everything

You own has perished,

You still have those loved ones

You deeply cherish.

You probably feel

You are all alone,

There are many others

Who have lost their home.

Keep in mind

Job lost everything,

But also remember

God was testing his faith.

Be strong and keep hold

To things that are true,

Even when the road

Is so weary and blue.

Friends turn from you

Whom you’ve always held dear,

But never forget

God will always be near.

Set your affection

On things above,

Where fires do not destroy,

And there are no floods.

You probably wonder why

God allows such terror,

Forgetting that trials

Produce Christ-like character.

Christina Eldridge-Nunn