Standing with Boston by Kneeling in Prayer

When tragedy strikes, it’s easy to question God. Why did this happen? Why do innocent people and children have to die? Why is evil prevalent in this world? 

I find myself asking all these questions. I asked them when more than two thousand Americans perished in 2001 at the hands of hate. I asked them when beautiful children were murdered in Connecticut this year. I asked them just today – when a 15 year old boy committed suicide at a Texas high school. 

Evil is alive on this earth. And, it rears its ugly head every single day. 

As a Christian, I believe that evil originates from the “evil one.” And, we read in John that he, in fact, is the “ruler of this earth.” And, the only thing we can do to combat the evil one – is pray.

The posting on Gov. Mike Huckabee’s Facebook page, rings true –“Standing with Boston by kneeling in prayer.” Let us come together as one – in Christ – and lift up the people of Boston. 

Gov. Mike Huckabee posted this touching poster on his Facebook page.

As of right now, we only know two of the victims’ names: Eight year-old, Martin Richard and 29 year-old, Krystle Campbell. May the prayers of our hearts go up for their families and loved ones! We ask that God places his hands of comfort upon them during this time and the tough days ahead. 

Also – we must pray for the 170+ people who are dealing with serious injuries such as amputations, shrapnel wounds and much more. We pray that God will ease their pain. That he will guide the hands of the surgeons and sew up their lesions with little to no damage. We pray for full recoveries.

A verse that I cling to is Jeremiah 17:16. It states,

“I have not run away from being your shepherd; you know I have not desired the day of despair. What passes my lips is open before you.” 

God does not desire suffering. In fact, I know, he is weeping over all the pain in Boston. He loves mankind. He died not just for one, but all. He made Martin and Krystle. They were fashioned by his hands. 

May the hearts of the broken be comforted with God’s unfailing love! And may the evil hands who carried out such an act of malevolence be brought to justice!