Comfort and Fear

Last night in Paris, 158 people were killed in cowardly terrorist attacks by the radical, extremist Islam group Isis. Innocent men, women and children just out enjoying a normal Friday night with each other like they usually do. My heart is still broken today. It brought back so many feelings of 9/11 here so many years ago.

My heart ached for those hurt by this senseless tragedy. Then fear set in. We could be next. This could happen to us yet again. Tears and fears all over again.

I started praying. Then I started reading God's Word. I needed to find something that would be speak to me, something to get me out of this funk.

Jeremiah 3:13 spoke to me regarding our Lord's comfort.
Then young women will dance & be glad, young men and old as well. i will turn their mourning into gladness, I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.

The Lord wrapped His arms around me and comforted my heavy heart and soul. While there may be initial sorrow and weeping, this will soon be turned into joy & dancing!

My fears were calmed by Deuteronomy 3:22

Don't be afraid of them, for the Lord your God fights for you.

God is in control f this. The world came together last night in unity for Paris. The prayers being spoken were heard. These terrorists will not win a war they claim is for their "god".

The real, only, one true God would never ask His children to kill the innocent in His name. My Lord & Savior is not about hate, war and control.

He is about love, joy, and peace. He wants us to love others as He loves us. With forgiveness, grace, and mercy.

I am reminded, there is a new world on it's way, a new kingdom is coming! Jesus will be here again, and yes, I'm praying that day is coming soon!

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-Glory be to God


Shelly