Wounding Words...

My heart is troubled over the senseless shooting in Colorado this morning which ended many lives and deeply wounded others. Life changes so quickly. My son and his friends were watching the same movie in Lexington last night. I thank God for their safety. I pray for the loss of the CO families. I can't help but also consider another type of wounding that changes lives forever. Those are the words we use to hurt one another. Whether it is what we say to one another or about each other...the wounds are destructive...and sometimes fatal. Dear God, please forgive us when we take life and loved ones for granted. Please help us realize the precious gift of life and loved ones You have given us. As we witness another horrible tragedy that has destroyed lives, we ask You to hold each person close who was involved as well as their friends and families. Please comfort them and heal their brokenness. May they know Your hope, peace and love through the days ahead. And God....please help us look to You in our brokenness, in our wounds and in our healing. Please help us realize the precious opportunity we have at this moment to love one another, to reach out to one another and to share Your hope, peace and purpose with each other....without delay. Thank You for peace that passes our understanding.♥~thl (Written July 20, 2012)