As we mourn and attempt to understand that which cannot be understood, I offer this…
Many of us – myself included – initially responded to the tragedy in Connecticut with, “What has this country come to??” Today’s events are beyond what we can fathom – more than we can process.
As I knelt in prayer this afternoon, praying for God to wrap His arms around the families and friends of everyone affected, I suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of connection. I felt connected to our Savior – who came into our world as a precious child – Emmanuel, God with us… and I felt an indescribable connection to all of the Americans who were joining me on their knees...flooding the gates of Heaven with tears, unanswered questions, fear, and sadness.
What has our country come to? Our country – every country – will always have individuals who are disconnected. This morning, one of those disconnected individuals cast pure devastation on the most precious, the most innocent of all Americans.
What has our country come to? Our country has come TOgether. Together we kneel. Together, we cry. Together, we hurt. Together, we find comfort. Together, we find hope. Together, we seek peace. Together, we live. Together, we live with purpose, knowing that life is unpredictable, and our time is sacred.
What has our country come to? We are, and will remain… One Nation, under God, indivisible. Together we stand. Together we grieve. Together we pray.
Remembering Sandy Hook Elementary School – Newtown, Connecticut – December 14, 2012
