Thursday, July 14, 2016

Dear God,

Evil desires to destroy, to create fear, and to wreak havoc wherever it goes!  It wants us to stumble and fall and stay down and low. It wants us to fall apart, become leery of all those around us, and ruin life as a gift.

Once again we cry for innocent people murdered by evil.  We weep for their families, friends, and nation.  We are pushed to change the way we behave.  We tragically think buying another gun will save and protect us.  We speak fear, doubt, and hopelessness.  We do so because we are impacted by such pain and suffering. 

BUT we cannot allow evil to rule us or fear to lead us.  The psalmist still speaks today.  "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear for thou art with me."  If we can take our lead from those who have known fear and death, we can find our way to hope, peace, and courage.

In every way you reach out to us, Lord.  You ask us to take your hand.  We do not know where we will end up on any day but we do know you will be with us.  We need not be afraid.

Blessed Lord,
lead us
to peaceful living.
Lead us
to hope.
Lead us
to you
and in love
to one another.

Always, Andrea