World-Weariness

Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.-Job 38:4

It's been hard to write a devotion this past week. I feel so world-weary. Innocent people dying at the hands of a crazy person with guns no private citizen should have; more innocent people dying or suffering from hurricanes, wild fires, earthquakes and floods here and around the world; leaders here and around the world who have no business leading nations and are bringing their countries to the brink of a war that will destroy everything. The Almighty Dollar has become more of a god to those in power than it ever has before. My heart aches.

Thank God for God! He is our hope and our sanctuary in these depressing times. I don't know what is going on or why God allows it to continue, but I trust him. Sometimes I am so afraid for what my grandchildren and their children are going to face, but then I hand my fear to the one who is in control. It's going to all be okay and perhaps it will be our grandchildren who will be God's hands and feet in the journey of making it all okay.

God of the Universe,

Comfort your children as we grieve. Help us to help those who can't feel your comfort right now. Amen.