I think it's only appropriate to take a moment in our busy lives to stop, think, and pray over the devastating calamity that occurred today. The Connecticut school shooting is just another example of the corruption and evil that rages across the world. It is a clear cut example of the need for Christ in our lives. It's a gut-wrenching heartbreak knowing innocent children are the victims of the evil that occurred. I can't even fathom the amount of pain a person experiences at the loss of a child. My prayer is that God pours down His healing and love over this land as people are grieving. Also praying for the adults that were victims. The people who cared for these children as they provided education.
My second prayer is for the family and friends of the shooter, Adam Lanza. Too often we forget the pain that they are feeling over their loss, and the burden they may feel knowing the victim. I pray that God turns this travesty into a time of healing and change in the hearts of people affected.
Lastly, pray for the children and family's remaining that hold a new fear in their hearts. A place that most children view as safe has now been stained with memories of a terrifying day. Their innocent hearts have been assaulted by Satan with fear and despair. Our only hope lies in God's healing, everlasting love, and true sovereignty.
I just want to leave you with a few verses that are reminders of the Lord's grace and love.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalms 147:3
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalms 34:18
Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
Psalms 55:22
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