I don't know about anywhere else in the Great States but there is no gas in the southeast.

As I listen to the news, read the papers, and drive around our county, I feel as if we have entered the twilight zone.  Everywhere you go there is no gas at any stations.  Those who receive gas are bombarded with desperate people hoping to fill up.  Lines are formed stretching down the main roads, police are called out to direct traffic or settle disputes, and a feeling of hopelessness fills the air.  For me personally, I am thankful that I have a half tank and the children and I have decided that we don't need to go anywhere, so we are staying at home to conserve our fuel.  We had plans for this weekend but we have called them all off.  Todd was blessed when he went to the station, because he arrived at the same time as the gas truck to fill up the tanks.  Todd was able to fill up and he is set for the next week.  I figure that if things don't get any better, than Todd can have my half tank when he runs out. 

According to the news reports, our area will be receiving a shipment of gas today, but by the way everyone is acting, I wouldn't be surprised if there is a massive run on the stations.  I think we will stay home. 

Our co-op was called off today because some moms were on empty and no one wants to use up what gas they have.  We will spend our day catching up on schoolwork and have a movie/game day at home. 

I don't know about you, but I feel that God is using another method to catch our attention.  Remember 9/11?  Due to that horrific attack on our country, many people turned to God.  Now God is using another tactic to get our attention.  Financially, our country is in a mess - financial institutes are failing right and left, prices for gas, food, etc are continually going up, foreclosures are becoming the norm - We are having to reprioritize our lives.  What do we really need in life?  God  That is all.  It is times of crisis that we learn to fully lean on Him.  It is a shame that we need to be reminded of our need for Him but fortunately for us, God is full of grace and mercy.

May we use these times to share God's Word and His message of salvation.