Many, if not all, of you know by now that the Minneapolis/St. Paul area was struck by a terrible disaster that has effected my people far and wide. The I35W bridge collasped on Wednesday around 6pm (peak rush hour). My wife and I were with some friends at the Mall of America yesterday when we heard the news, but the magnitude of the event did not totally strike me until I arrived home and turned on the TV.
First and foremost, please pray for the victims and their families, the rescue workers and all those involved and/or affected by this terrible tragedy.
I live over 3 hours away from the bridge but as I sat watching the intro to The Today Show this morning, I could not hold back the tears. Its amazing…one minute you are driving on a bridge minding your own business and the next blink of your eye your in the river wondering what just happened. I can’t even begin to fathom what that would be like. You don’t expect things like this to happen. Bridges are not suppose to fall from underneath you. Hopefully authorities can figure out what happened and work to prevent this from happening again.
But it is in times like this I am even more grateful for our awesome and loving God. God is our strong tower. God is our mighty fortress. And God will never tumble, fail or fall away. In times such as these I turn to and hold on to God who comforts me. And I know that God will comfort those who have lost loved ones. God will be with the rescue workers. God will be there among the rubble until the last survivor is found and the last body is pulled from it and laid to rest. God is awesome and God is faithful.
Loving God, comfort us in our time of need. Be with the victims, families, rescue workers and all those involved with this tragedy. Words cannot adequately express our feelings now, but we know that you are faithful. Thank you God for always being faithful and for being with us always. You never desert us and you never leave us to fend for ourselves. Thank you God!!! Through Christ we pray…Amen.
-edh-
The Heart of a Pastor 
Thanks for your words on this — on of the best reflections on this tragedy that I have seen.
As tragic events go, the more we talk about them, the more we realize just how far away the effects are felt. Seems that most people I have spoken with today at least know of someone who lives in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. God be with the families affected, and with those who are working to help others in their need.
yes, thank you for this Word of faith in the midst of all that crumbles. Didn’t know you were at the mall.
Pastor David — thanks for your kind words.
David — I couldn’t have said it better myself. This bridge tragedy is bigger than a Minneapolis/St. Paul or Minnesota thing. It touches so many people.
Diane — you’re welcome. My wife and I were at the Chanhassen Dinner theater with some friends to see Les Mis. Of course we then had to stop at Ikea and then The Mall.