It’s Cold
I grew up in Atlanta, but spent about 12 years living in Michigan (Detroit and Grand Rapids!). I still remember when we first moved there. I was so cold! I didn’t understand why it was so cold in April. And also in May! And even sometimes into June!? People would laugh at me because I would try and wear just a jacket, and they kept saying, “wear layers”… but it took me 3 years of living there before I ever figured it out (or actually listened to them lol).
Last week here in the Nashville metro area we experienced very cold weather (it’s still cold here!), and some snow, but mainly ICE. It was the worst Ice Storm this city has ever seen. The sleet came and the precipitation froze all the trees. The temperatures have not really risen much above freezing and it has snapped more trees and power lines than I have ever seen. It looks like a tornado came through! Some of our friends are still without power as of this writing (we somehow didn’t lose power this time thankfully). It has taken a toll on our city.
Working during times like this can be difficult. Trying to work without power, trying to care for elderly parents who may not have power, or just trying to get around where we live has been challenging.
But a Real Christian Businessman knows no matter what our situation is we can always lend a hand to help. I talked to numerous referral partners and clients last week who were without power. I immediately shifted the conversation to what can I do to help and never once talked about business. Business takes a back burner during times of need!
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal 6:2 (NIV)
So the next time a natural disaster hits, let’s remember to put our own situations aside and try and help our fellow neighbor. No matter who they are or what they believe in, God loves them all. And he has asked us to do the same.