Over the past few hours I have watched the news with a heavy heart. With the shootings in Fort Hood Texas, and today in Orlando, I have been reflecting on how people process such horrible atrocities. At such times the questions of why and how come are often asked.
When there is confusion and hurt - my mind and heart open up to God. Where is the peace and understanding? My belief understanding and comfort can be found in quiet reflection and prayer. When nothing else makes sense and when the pain is too great – God can be found. He is always waiting. We are the ones that turn away from Him and turn to other sources for comfort. Food, shopping or drinking will never fill the God shaped hole in our hearts. My prayers are often centered on my own needs and concerns. Today, I offer prayers in behalf of the soldiers and families that have suffered a much greater tragedies. In our finite understanding we can not comprehend the infinite love God has to offer.
Author Tad R. Callister wrote most profoundly in his bok The Infinite Atonement ”Man’s needs, however onerous they may be, will never exhaust God’s love. His supply is boundless.” We may be the manifestation of God’s love when we lift the arms of the heavy burdens of another. Recognize God’s love in your life, spend time each day to list the gratitude you feel. Don’t let the miracles that come to you go by without expressing thanks. The message I wanted to share today is that your hurts and heart aches will never be a burden for God. Your list may be lengthy but He will never be bored or exhausted by your continuous petitions. Go to Him. He is there for each and every one of us. Always.
