Today, it is hard to sing praise to the Lord, for yesterday we were struck by the grim reality that sick people can do horrific things. In Connecticut, innocent children and teachers lost their lives and many are questioning how God could allow such things to happen. While I do not claim to understand the ways of God, I do believe we have freedom to walk in step with God or turn and go a different way. The murderous act that happened yesterday was not an act of God. It was an act done separate from God, for God is Love, and that was not an act of love. If you wish to know where God was in all of that, look at the response from the countless people who care and weep with those who are grieving. look at the love that is pouring out toward those whose lives are wrecked by this. If you are asking "where is God in this," then you will find it not in the act, but in this case, the response. How are you responding? Pray for them today.
Readings: Micah 1:1-4:13; Revelation 6:1-17; Psalm 123:1-3; Proverbs 30:1-4
