Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered ... I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world. John 16:32-33There are no words that express my horror or sorrow. The reality of 20 kindergartners never returning home to their parents is honestly more than my mind is willing to process. My daughter came home from preschool and all I've wanted to do today is sit and hold her.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12
The only comfort I can find is in prayer... prayer for the families that don't have little ones at home with them tonight, prayer for all those students and teachers that are traumatized by this, prayer for the family and friends of the person responsible as they try to understand, prayer for the souls of those who died today...
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all. If possible, on your part, live at peace with all. Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:17-19
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord;
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
2 comments :
Thank you for sharing the verses. I agree that comfort is in prayer.
And for the record, I read your last post after the tragedy and found it a welcome distraction from the sadness that had filled the day. My heart is so heavy...
So beautifully written...it is just unimaginable and my hearts aches for those families and all others.
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