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What’s next?  There are a lot of answers, but most of them include our calendar and busy lives that we lead.  But what is next?


There are things that knock us off course each day.  That is like the conversation yesterday with a pastor friend.  We talked about family and some of the struggles that so many face, and then he mentioned seeing another shooting on the news.


I went to see what was going on finding that a Christian school in Nashville was the place of the latest horrible story.  This one his home a bit.


I went to a Christian school.  One of those who lost their lives was the pastor’s young daughter.  The pastor’s family was tragically hit.  No only does this pastor have to deal with the devastation of a shooting where he is the leader but in his home.


My heart sank.  My prayers began.


Easter is less than two weeks away.  It is what is ahead.  After that is an outreach weekend as well a mission trip and some family stuff.  So much to be preparing for and excited about.


Then back to Nashville.  Can you imagine being part of this church that was just hit so hard?  What’s next?


Pray.  Pray for those impacted by that horrible happening.  Pray for those who will meet their needs ministering comfort during crisis.  Pray for the struggle that the world around the families, the church, the community both publicly and spiritually.  


Pray.  Pray for your family and the protection needed.  Pray for your church and its leaders.  Pray for those who serve your community and mine as in first responders and those with great responsibilities.  


Pray.  Sadness is real.   Needs continue.  But God is good.  The tomb is still empty, and Easter is still headed our way.  May God be in our hearts and minds.  May we be found praying that God’s best and His love would be seen, felt and heard every day around our lives.


Psalm 145:18-20  NLT  

The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. 19  He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. 20  The Lord protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked.

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