Yesterday was unfathomable.
We all are asking “Why?”
I’m not a counselor or a pastor. I’m a Christian. I’m a Daddy. Like you, I’m numb and stunned. And I’m angry.
I suspect we won’t ever get the earthly response we need to heal completely.
Personally, I believe the proper response for us as Christians is prayer.
- Prayer for the families of those who lost loved ones
- Prayer for the mommies and daddies who lost their little children
- Prayer that God will be revealed to these parents and families and give them the comfort that only He can give, the comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding
- Prayer for the survivors, the teachers and kids and emergency responders who had to witness these events
- Prayer for a community to unite and heal
- Prayer for all children everywhere
What we should NOT do:
- Do not politicize this in any way
- Do not say that these children and these adults died because of some sort of societal sins
- Do not act out in anger
I’m sure there are other appropriate responses, but prayer is probably the best place to begin.