I am so tired of reading/hearing the words "mass shooting."
I am equally tired of hearing "our thoughts and prayers are with those grieving" - I am sorry, it feels inadequate for the TX Church incident--the latest of the recent mass shootings (to the best of my knowledge anyway)...
How do I react to this, well, my nose runs and the tears flow and I pray: God, what now, how do I (re)act? Be kinder to those I encounter? Be more aware of my surroundings? Be a better listener? Get my signature on more petitions and proposals? Pass out cards for mental health care?
I don't know but, I start with all of the above. I also start by realizing the best and only way for me to control this situation is not to fear.
Lord, as I move through my days here on earth, let me do so with the confidence that wherever my days may lead me, whomever my days may lead me to and however my days may unfold, You are there. May I encounter all knowing and trusting;
"these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love" -1 Corinthians 13:13. Amen.
