There Will Be A Day

Author's Note: In this piece, I addressed the tragedy that took place on Friday in Newtown, Connecticut through a number of lyrics and quotes.

“Don't you worry, don't you worry, child. See heaven's got a plan for you.”
~Don't You Worry Child, Swedish House Mafia~

For the twenty kids whose lives were taken, they now rest in peace in the arms of the Heavenly Father, with no more pain, sorrow, or fear. Their eyes now fill with a new joy because they get to spend eternity with the One who had a plan for them all along.  

“I just can't sleep tonight knowing that things ain't right it’s in the papers, it's on the TV, it's everywhere that I go…children are crying.”
~Pray, Justin Bieber~

As for the numerous children who survived, I pray for their well-being. Their innocence has been stripped away from them and their small minds will forever be scarred by this tragic event. While their parents hold them tightly with thanksgiving and praise, their eyes fill with tears and fear – a fear of going out and living. Nevertheless, I trust that God will renew their minds with a hope for a better, safer, world.

“Father, Father, Father help us
Send some guidance from above
'Cause people got me, got me questioning'
Where is the love?”
~Where is the Love, Black Eyed Peas~

For days, months, years these parents and families will mourn the loss of their children. They will question the absence of God in the evil of the world and they will question humanity – as we all do in a time like this. Now, while we all prepare for Christmas, they will be preparing to bury their children. I pray that God comforts them in their sorrow. 

“Hope has two beautiful daughters – their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.”

~St. Augustine~

As for the teachers, I thank God for them. I read a story of a teacher who hid her 1^st graders in the closet during the lock down and told the shooter they were in the gym. She was shot, but not a single kid was harmed. The courage of this woman is an inspiration and should bring a sense hope to the future of schools because teachers are truly blessings from above.

As for the future of our country, and our world – currently filled with so much danger, violence, and hate – I ask God to watch over it and have mercy on the sins of mankind. We wonder what drives a person to take the lives of innocent children, but there will never be an answer. Evil will always condemn our world, there just has to be a greater presence of faith and love in order to defeat this enemy. 

There Will Be A Day - Jeremy Camp
I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that tries to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew

But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering

There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will
be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we'll hold on to you always