Again today the airwaves are full of stories from Binghamton. Located about 160 miles from my home, an individual took upon himself to enter into a building and start shooting. As of this writing 14 are confirmed dead and four reported to be in critical condition.
Another day of sadness for way too many people. Those in the building were there studying to become citizens. They were learning English. They were discovering a new world of opportunities.
We need to develop social and emotional skills including respect, being able to slow down, acknowledge our feelings, take the high road.
We need to find a way to live in peace.
It's a choice we have ... to make the world a better place ... or bit by bit make is a worse place.
The choice is ours.
Good and gracious God,
Be with those who tonight cry.
For those who have lost someone dear to them.
For those living in fear.
Be with those tonight who are bubbling in anger.
Who are filled with rage.
Calm them with your love and presence.
Give them someone to trust
Be with children who will lay down in fear
Who hear the popping of guns
Who feel alone and unwanted.
Give us strength to go out ...
To love the unloveable
Hug the unhugable
and look in the eye of the stranger.
We all want to belong ...
With you we do ...
Give us a good night's rest.
Amen
1 comment:
A wonderful prayer. Thank you!
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