For those of you who do read my blogs, I am truly humbled that you would take the time to hear what a college student has to say...really what the Lord has to say through a college student. I honestly had every intention of writing a post yesterday and even knew what I was going to write about. But I was at a loss for words... My heart was full of disbelief, sorrow, pain, and anger. I know I wasn't alone in feeling this way. As I sat down like I do every day to write my blog, God laid silence on my heart. Sometimes I think that's what we need...but in our crazy lives, how many times do we just sit in silence. This post is far from what I had on my heart before tragedy struck Boston yesterday...so here is what's on my heart regarding yesterday's events.
I really encourage you to listen to this song I have posted today, or at least read the lyrics. I'll post my thoughts after the lyrics.
Sing Along - Christy Nockels
From babies hidden in the shadows
To the cities shining bright
There are captives weeping
Far from sight
For every doorway has a story
And some are holding back the cries
But there is One who hears at the night
Great God
Wrap Your arms around this world tonight
Around the world tonight
And when You hear our cries
Sing through the night
So we can join in Your song
And sing along
We'll sing along
From the farthest corners of the earth
Still His mercy reaches
Even to the pain we cannot see
And even through the darkness
There's a promise that will keep us
There is One who came to set us free
Great God
Wrap Your arms around this world tonight
Around the world tonight
And when You hear our cries
Sing through the night
So we can join in Your song
And sing along
We'll sing along
So let Your song rise
And fill up the earth
Let Your hope ring out
Let Your heart be heard
Great God
Wrap Your arms around this world tonight
Around the world tonight
And when You hear our cries
Sing through the night
And we will join in Your song
And sing along
We'll sing along
We'll sing along (x6)
Great God
Wrap Your arms around this world tonight
Around the world tonight
And when You hear our cries
Sing through the night
And we will join in Your song
And sing along
We'll sing along
To the cities shining bright
There are captives weeping
Far from sight
For every doorway has a story
And some are holding back the cries
But there is One who hears at the night
Great God
Wrap Your arms around this world tonight
Around the world tonight
And when You hear our cries
Sing through the night
So we can join in Your song
And sing along
We'll sing along
From the farthest corners of the earth
Still His mercy reaches
Even to the pain we cannot see
And even through the darkness
There's a promise that will keep us
There is One who came to set us free
Great God
Wrap Your arms around this world tonight
Around the world tonight
And when You hear our cries
Sing through the night
So we can join in Your song
And sing along
We'll sing along
So let Your song rise
And fill up the earth
Let Your hope ring out
Let Your heart be heard
Great God
Wrap Your arms around this world tonight
Around the world tonight
And when You hear our cries
Sing through the night
And we will join in Your song
And sing along
We'll sing along
We'll sing along (x6)
Great God
Wrap Your arms around this world tonight
Around the world tonight
And when You hear our cries
Sing through the night
And we will join in Your song
And sing along
We'll sing along
I really don't know what to say. This world is so broken. If you don't see just how badly we need to follow Our God right now...you're blind. If you're offended, I'm really not sorry. Light offends the Darkness. God is love, peace, hope, joy....everything this world is in desperate need of. Our world needs Him. This song is my prayer. It truly is. My first reaction to this was like others...Do I leave my house? One day, do I bring my own children into this world? Do we all just run and hide? The answer is yes...yes...no. Don't live in fear. Don't run and hide. Why? Our God is greater. God never said life and especially life following Him would be safe...He said it would be worth it. Do I want my future children to live in such a painful and broken world? Absolutely not...I don't believe God ever wanted us to.
Our God works for the good of those who follow Him. He tells us and shows us that so many times in His word. This act of violence fuels the fire in my soul for sharing His truth. Instead of running and pushing people away...bring them close. Love them like Jesus. Jesus loved those who crucified him. He tells us to pray for those who persecute them. Should there be justice? Yes. But there should be love, forgiveness, and restoration. I'm not welcoming their destruction and harm...I'm simply saying that is another one of God's creations. Love them. Pray for them. Share Christ with them...with everyone. Share with your family, your neighbors, your classmates, your teachers, a stranger on the street, a foreigner in another country. The Great Commission calls us to go. So go. He doesn't say "go if it is safe..." He says "Go!" You may not be able to go physically, go in your prayers, in your heart, and in your mind. Let us build up the body of Christ...make it stronger...make it louder...bring Him glory.
"Father, forgive them for they know not what they do..." Luke 23:34
"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
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