God can...

...see more than I can. From my point of view, there are a few things I'd like to advise the King of Kings about, but probably shouldn't. After all, He already knows my thoughts, so perhaps it's a mute point.

Dear Lord, thank you for protecting my friends from something that looked very shiny, but now is showing its true colors. Something you knew all along. Please, Lord, do a work there that brings you glory. Be with all of the families involved and give them the type of wisdom that can only come from the throne of Heaven. Protect them from themselves and the abominable lies of the enemy.

Lord, there is also another family. One losing their daddy. Because their daddy is headed to his eternal and heavenly home. Please, dear Jesus, be with them and comfort them. Oh, Lord, especially the kids.

And for the baby I worry about, and her mama who I worry about as much if not more. Lord, you know. You can see. You can provide. You can protect. Give her mama the most divine wisdom to seek the best for her child, whatever that looks like.

Forgive me Lord for being so incredibly judgmental about several of these situations. I truly think I know more than you sometimes and when you show me my arrogance, it makes me sad to know what is in my heart. Please, Lord, cleanse my heart of all things that separate me from you. You can...

I love you and look forward to the day that the clouds part and you return to gather your people and bring us home. What a glorious and sad day. Many will go, and many more will stay. Please help your people do the jobs you have set before them with great courage that many would know of you before the days are gone. Amen...