This is What I Know.

Nashville is hurting. As most of you have probably heard, our town has been hit with unbelievable flooding. 

I found myself holding my breath as we drove past downtown. I can't even tell you what it was like seeing the water rising up past the Country Music Hall of Fame and up over buildings on 1st and 2nd avenue. It seemed so quiet. That's not the Nashville that I know... but... this is my home. 

I don't know how to explain the emotions that are playing tug-of-war in my heart tonight... I am so thankful that my friends here are safe. I am so i.n.c.r.e.d.i.b.l.y. lucky to have a dry home for I know many who don't and have been crashing on couches... And we all know... there's really no place like home. I am thankful for electricity. I am thankful that Felix is with me. I am thankful that we are alive. 

At the same time... my heart is smashed. Half of this city is under water. At first I cried because I felt that all of the places that make this place so awesome have been destroyed... but then God reminded me that it is the people that I am in love with. The people make this place what it is. We will replace those buildings.  All while singing songs like "Chicken Fried", "Hicktown" and "She's Country" ... I'm sure. 

So in the craziness of what has been the last few days I have remembered the advice of a good friend and made lists in my mind of what I know.

I know that God is at work. Saving people's lives and stopping the water from rising any further.

I know that things that are held and buildings can be replaced.

I know that miracles are happening here ALL AROUND. It really is amazing.

I know that God works out all things for good and He hasn't forgotten us.

I know that Naomi Judd's fence broke during the flood and now Nashville has wild buffalo roaming the streets. 

I know that if any city can bounce back from a disaster like this - it's Nashville. 

And I know that my life will be changed.

I will never forget watching the news and seeing the footage of what was happening 10 minutes from my home. 

I will never forget driving by LP stadium and seeing it flooded with water.

Seeing boats used as transportation on the roads that I would drive down every day. 

Seeing photos of The Grand Ole Opry stage... and seeing that it is completely flooded with water. 

I know that God has made us promises. And I know that He will keep them. 

Psalm 9:9-10

 ⁹ The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, 
       a stronghold in times of trouble.

 ¹⁰ Those who know your name will trust in you, 

       for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

So now it is time for us to find our strength in God, stand up and show this flood what Nashville is made of.