Every since I heard the news yesterday about the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, my heart has been in a whirlwind. So many feelings and yet, no words to say.
As I’ve read through the Facebook posts and other media, it occurred to me, so many people are hurting and confused and angry. There have been divisions between pro and anti gun groups, people pointing fingers at one or more specific groups, grief and blame galore.
Will any of this bring those children or teachers back, or undo any of this tragedy? NO! It just keeps adding more fuel to a fire of hate, insensitivity, confusion, and it just keeps causing more hurt.
I know people are looking for answers, trying to make some sense of it all. But there is no simple explanation or solution.
But if I may, I do have a small suggestion. When a massive earthquake or hurricane hits and causes much destruction, I’ve seen firsthand how people reach out to each other, to help and support and comfort. I’ve seen total strangers step up and offer a safe, warm place to stay to those in need. And I know the power of prayer and what an effect it can have on so many, near and far.
If the same kind of energy and effort that is being put into the accusing and blaming were to be put into true compassion and helpfulness, the hurting would be so much more bearable. The healing and recovery would be more hopeful.
Tonight as my heart goes out to all the families of the victims and everyone affected, I wanted to say a prayer. But I can’t seem to find any words that would be of any real help, my mind simply draws a blank. So instead, I ask God to hear our hearts, from the deepest pain and know our needs. I know He can hear the words we cannot speak, and He will answer.
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Amen to the prayer of your heart and those of others.
Blessings ~ Wendy
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Living only about 30 miles from Newtown and spending most of my life in CT, I know the area and some people who live in town, but fortunately, were not affected personally, although they knew some who were. So many people are looking to this tragedy as a way to promote themselves, saying “Look at what I’ve done”. Why can’t the media let the families affected by this horrible tragedy grieve in private? Pray that they will be comforted by compassionate people who have nothing to gain.
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I understand what you’re saying and I agree. There will always be the vultures and jackals that will prey on whatever shock and horror they can find. For my own heart’s sanity, I have to disregard them. But I am thankful for the sincere hearts, the ones with real compassion and a desire to offer their help. I know what the power of prayer can do, even when it’s from a stranger thousands of miles away. It’s something that can be felt in the hearts of the hurting. I pray that God will give comfort and peace to every single person that was and is affected by this tragedy, and I pray for their hearts and spirits to be healed. That is something that only God Himself can do.
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