Heartbroken

As I sit here watching James on the video monitor I can't help but think of the families that lost their babies in the school shooting this morning.  I will never understand how anyone can take the life of an innocent child. I am confident that those children are now safe in the arms of Jesus, and that brings comfort. I am also confident that the person who did this is burning in hell. I pray that the families who lost children and loved ones will feel the prayers of our nation.

Hug your babies a little tighter and a little longer today. We are not guaranteed tomorrow. Tell your children often just how much you love them. Kiss them even when they tell you not to.

Dear Lord please place your hand on the families who have lost their children today. Give them peace, allow them to feel your presence and know that you are with them. Lord please place a hedge of protection around them and guide them as they try to understand everything that happened today. Please be with the children who were in the school and may have witnessed the events. Lord please give their parents the strength and the right words to say to them, so that they can cope with the events.  Lord please bless the families and ease their pain.

Amen