Treasures

A co-worker of mine watched her house be ruined by a fire yesterday. Since she lives down the street from our school, many of us watched as well. My heart breaks for her and her family. I can't help but think of the many blessings in the midst of this situation- no one was home, the dog is fine, parents were arriving to pick up their children so they saw the smoke and called 911. There is so much pain, but also so much to be thankful for.

This has been on my heart since it happened. I am asking myself how I would feel if I lost everything I own. My wedding album, my computer, my clothes, everything. I am reminded how easy it is to replace things, and even if some things can not be replaced (wedding album etc.) it's OK. Because this life is short, and as another co-worker said, "The most important things in life are not things at all." Please join me in praying for peace for this sweet family.

Matthew 6:19-21

19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."