The City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans

Driving across Lake Ponchatrain was very impressive on the bridge. It looks as if you were looking at the ocean. As we drove into the city, I weight came upon us as we saw the devastation, and destruction that is still in the city. When you look off the interstate across the tops of the houses there are still sporadic blue tarps on roofs and roofs that have been patched. As we drove in I felt once again that God has called this group of people down here. Additionally, he has called a group to stay behind so they can lift us up and shroud us with prayer.

I was awestruck by the sheer power of water, and the manner in which we harness it and how nature harnesses it. The hydraulic cycle, and the simplistic molecular design of water is amazing. It is a sign that God is the creator of everything. Although I cannot explain why nature will use water in such a destructive manner, I know that God is, was and always will be the great creator.

We drove past some of the project housing on the way to Algiers Point, the neighbor hood that we are staying at. If people understood what the conditions were, if they could grasp the fact that when they leave they cannot take their money, the world would be better. Moreover, if everyone understood what it mean to, “Love you neighbor as yourself…” the world would have peace. It is a hard concept to grasp, understand and live because of man’s sinful desire. I struggle with it in my life. There are times, when it is easier for me to show love to a complete stranger then it is to show love to a close friend.