06/07/2025
PRAYERS FOR THE NATIONSšš
A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in Texas (as well as China)
After days of relentless rain, devastating floods have claimed the lives of at least 52 people, 15 of them children. As of now, 57 individuals are still missing. Some of the young girls who died were attending a Christian camp known as Camp Mystic when the floodwaters came.
What can you say in a moment like this?
There is no greater pain than for a parent to lose a child. Thatās not theory for meāitās personal. Our son Christopher was unexpectedly called home to Heaven 16 years ago, and the grief still runs deep.
Sometimes the most honest and comforting thing you can say is simply,
āIām so sorry. There are no words.ā
As Christians, we can be quick to try to explain the unexplainable. But Iāve learned that when I donāt know why, I pivot back to Who.
And by āWho,ā I meanāWho do we turn to in moments like this?
We must turn to God. He is our ultimate source of strength.
āThe Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.ā
āPsalm 34:18
To those grieving parents, I would say this:
Your child is safely in the arms of Jesus in Heaven.
YESHUA said, āLet the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.ā
āMatthew 19:14
And if you have put your faith in Christ, you will see them again.
āFor the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shoutā¦ and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with themā¦ and thus we shall always be with the Lord.ā
ā1 Thessalonians 4:16ā17
Your children are not only part of your pastāthey are also part of your future.
So yes, mourn. Grieve.
Cry your heart out.
And cry out to GodāHe will be there for you.
āGod is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.ā
āPsalm 46:1
Letās continue to pray for the first responders still searching for the missingāand for the families facing unthinkable sorrow.
Lord, be near.
