READY… “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy” John 10:10
NIV
AIM… I was mortified when I heard the news
about the massacre in Colorado over the weekend. Innocent people who were excited to see the
new Batman movie were met with a twist in the plot of their own fates. Sadly, Satan, the real dark knight, arose in
the form of a shooter and lives were lost, bodies were injured and souls were
emotionally shaken all over the world.
Yes, friends, Satan is constantly on the prowl looking for ways to ruin
our lives; to prevent us from following God’s path of success and love. We all
have free will to choose our lot in life, however, look at the ways we are
constantly diverted, misdirected and just plain halted from successful
progress. It’s not karma; it’s the dark
forces working against us. Scary, but
true.
As
we recover from the shock of such a devastating event, we must remember this
scripture from Genesis 50:20: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for
good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” That’s a
lot to digest so soon after such a tragic event, but there will be justice
served on earth and eternity. Perhaps
this incident will spark a movement to provide better security measures in
public locations. In the meantime, we
must not live in fear and trust that our Maker is the one who is ultimately in
control as our shield and safe haven.
FIRE! Take a moment this week to
pray for the victims and their families of the Colorado shooting. Never underestimate the power of prayer,
whether it be individual or as a collective group. It is one of our strongest weapons and most powerful
means to affect the world around us in a positive way.
Be
Excellent!
Lori
Thank you, Lori.
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