When tragedy strikes?

When tragedy strikes?

 

When tragedy strikes, Safety evaporates, Security is undermined. Uncertainty abounds. Fear invades. Human frailty is exposed. It can strike unannounced from just about any direction, Tragedy strikes the deepest when it hits where we least expect it, ripping apart our sense of security and shaking us with feelings of loss and vulnerability. Tragedies can be natural disasters, catastrophic accidents, or violent attacks. This one had its source in one man's evil intention to wreak havoc, destruction, and murder through violence. He did. And innocent people died. Some are left fighting for their lives while others are beginning the long road of recovery from less life-threatening wounds. All are scarred for life. That is the mayhem caused by this tragedy. There are no easy answers when life is stolen from us in tragedy. But spiritual Band-Aids, it can tie up the wounds inflicted in every tragic situation perpetrated by violent intentions. There is One God; who hears our prayers of anguish (Psalm 62:8; 1 Peter 5:7), who weeps with us over our losses (John 11:35), and whose desire is to wipe all of our tears (Revelation 21:4). He longs to comfort us in our pain. Bringing our broken and wounded hearts to Jesus can be the start of a deeply healing process. Our heartfelt prayers are with those who have lost so much and who are deeply grieving in aftermath of any tragedy.