Prepared to help
“What a world,” said the guy standing next to me on the subway. I glanced over at him and noticed the news story on his phone, reporting the bike path attack in New York City.
In praying about this incident and other acts of violence, one of my questions to God has been: “How can I be more prepared?” Often, when something bad happens, it can be challenging to respond constructively, with powerful prayer that heals, instead of tumbling first into fear and reaction. It may not always feel like we’re already equipped with the right ideas—the spiritual facts about God and His creation—that can directly address and counter reports of evil.
Our willingness to witness more of God’s allness and love puts us in a perfect position to be helpful.
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