Yesterday, like many others, I found myself being glued to the television watching events unfold in Boston, Massachusetts. Looking for answers, but ending with more questions than anything.
WHY would someone purposely plant (at least) two bombs in a crowded area, killing two and injuring at least 140 others? Was this an international terrorist act, or the actions of a homegrown terrorist?
Because of just how fast news spreads with 24 hour cable news, internet, and social media, many stories were coming out so fast that truth seemed to take a back seat at times. A third bomb went off at the JFK Library. No, it was just a fire there. Well, maybe yes, maybe no. The terrorist has been captured and is in the hospital. A 20 year old Saudi National Muslim. Well, maybe he did it, maybe he didn't. No, he's just a person of interest, a possible witness. The real terrorist is a white man seen carrying 20 backpacks into the area shortly before the race began. Really? A white man carrying 20 backpacks? Most people would struggle to carry one or two, but 20?
Hopefully, whoever is responsible for this act of terror will be caught and brought to justice. Many are already saying that will be the first step in the healing process. But I've got a secret to share with anyone willing to listen. Justice, although a definite goal, does not and should not have to be the first step in a healing process. Fine, okay Mr Know-it-all, what should we do to start healing from our pain? It's simple. Just get on two knees and start to pray. Talk with God. Listen to God. Have a conversation. Ask Him for healing and comfort. He'll give it. But remember, don't just talk, listen as well. Listening to God is the most important part of prayer.
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." ... 2 Chronicles 7:14.
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