Floods

So much destruction and so close to home! The flash flood that passed through Toowoomba at the beginning of the week is available for the whole world to see as is the major flood that hit Brisbane mid-week. The devastation and loss of life "down the range" in the Lockyer Valley and surrounding area is heart-breaking.  For so many people the trauma will continue for ages and, for some, forever.

The clean-up has begun and at least the rain has stopped for a few days. Thousands of volunteers are assisting friends, family, neighbours and strangers. I believe our governments, at all levels, have made genuine efforts to manage the crises, comfort communities and inspire individuals and groups but the continuing personal suffering of so many is, and will be, immeasurable.

For anyone who has faith in the power of prayer, now is the time to pray.