In the wake of a horrific tragedy

This morning, there was another senseless act of wickedness that took place inside one of our nation's elementary schools.  As a father of two beautiful daughters, my heart is broken for the loss of all of these children, and also these adults.  In our normal minds, we cannot fathom the evil intent and insanity that is in the minds of those that choose to do wicked, but we are now left to face the hurt and pain!  Please join me in  daily prayer for all of those involved with this tragedy!  So many families lost their dear ones today.  Pray for the families that lost loved ones.  Pray that God's grace and peace will cover them during this painful season. Pray for those families that their children survived.  Pray that they will never take for granted the gift of family.      Pray for the family of the shooter.  I can't imagine what they are now facing.  Remember, they lost their son today as well, and they also have to live with the horror that he created on the way out of this world.

Dear Heavenly Father,
I do not have the eloquence of words to cover this situation in an elaborate blanket of prayer, but Lord out of my humble heart I cry out to you.  Please be with all of the families that lost someone today!  Be with the rescue workers, school faculty, and all the families in the community that are affected by this!  I pray that your peace and grace will abound in the midst of chaos.  I also pray for all of our schools in our nation.  I pray a special hedge of protection around them that you will guard the innocence of all of our nations children.  My Lord, for every tear that falls, please let us raise up a prayer for our brothers and sisters.  Let us truly be the family of God to stand along side of all of these!  In the all powerful name of Jesus Christ I Pray, Amen.

Be blessed my friends,
Phillip