Boston

Today I heard in the news about the bombings at the Boston Marathon. This is what I've been praying ever since. Please join me:

My heart hurts when I hear something like this has happened. I shed a tear for all of those who were involved.

I am saddened with grief for those who died, and their loved ones. I pray for comfort and healing. I pray that they knew God, and they are rejoicing joyously with Him now.

I pray for nothing but healing, and rest of the soul for those many that were injured.

I pray for guidance and stability for the first responders, and other people who have volunteered to risk their lives to help those in need.

Although I know evil exist and will continue to manifest itself until Jesus comes (and after):
I pray that there are no more bombs, that lives no longer have to be taken.

I pray for those that set the bomb. I pray that they know the wrongs of what they have done, and I pray that they find Jesus and see his mercy & grace.

I pray for all of those that only want justice, that God settles their hearts, and that they don't fight back and cause a ruckus. I want to make it clear - I don't think that there should be no consequences for the bombers actions, just that we should not take justice into our own hands. To let the law, and the systems we have in place give the justice here on earth, and let Jesus do the judging - for He is truly just.

I pray for those who are praying. That we continue to pray unceasingly, for not only this but the other bombings that happened today in the middle east. Pray for the state of our world.

I pray for those who are rushing to judgement. It doesn't matter who the bombers are- what matters is that we show them Jesus' love, His forgiveness, and His mercy. I pray that we stand strong as Christians, not blame other religions and show His love.

I pray for the state of the world today. I pray that we don't forget about the bombing that also happened in other countries, just because they don't affect us directly.

I feel like prayers are not enough, so I pray that everyone will be blessed by all the prayers rising up to heaven and that those in need feel comforted and safe in the loving arms of Jesus.

The last thing I would like to share is a quote from Luke in the band for King and country:

 

"Hate can rattle our buildings and bring heartache to a nation, but our faith in Jesus will not be moved."

-These are beautiful words of comfort for those affected.