Tragedy, loss of loved ones, family and friends, all too often remind me of how fragile life is, and that I should cherish every moment by living like it may be my last day on earth. Reality? It could be! I just don't believe that the 200+ passengers on Air France flight 447 boarded that plane thinking they'd never make it to their destination. However, that is the uncertainty that every day brings. I'm learning to see everyday as an opportunity to seize the moment to enjoy life in simple ways by loving family, helping others, simply being nice, and being grateful for everything small or great.
Once again, the world faces a tragic reality of life, and when limitation outweigh abilities I choose to pray, believing that God cares and hears my prayers for comfort and peace in difficult times. So I pray...
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the privelege of prayer, the gifts of faith and grace. So I come to you on behalf of those suffering from the pain of separation. Father, you know our limitations, our fears, and our weaknesses and inadequacies to cope with such loss. Therefore, we rely on you; your strength is made perfect in our weakness. Comfort us and give us peace for these devastating occurrences. Help us to reflect on the memorable events of life with family and friends rather than images of the last minutes of life.
May your Holy Spirit safeguard the heart and mind of family and friends, and empower them to handle transactions and affairs with a sense of calm and peace. May your lovingkindess and mercy become a reality in the heart of unbelievers, and may something good come out of pain and tragedy. Hear our prayer as we pray in the powerful name of Jesus Christ your Son, and in all things may your name be glorified. Amen.
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