one of my girl's "uncle" (i guess he was really her uncle... everyone seems to be related here) was killed in a shooting nearby last night.
the shooting deal is not unusual.
but tomorrow in our small group time we are talking about death, loss and grief. something these girls are very familiar with - being it shootings, stabbings, katrina, what have you.
most all of their questions during small group center around this concept of dying or death.
and i know that i have nothing to offer them.
it kills me. it isn't fair.
it's not fair that many of these girls have seen someone shot or stabbed.
it isn't fair that they fall asleep to the sound of people breaking into cars.
it isn't fair that they are born into these situations and raised to be violent and aggressive.
they are these beautiful innocent young girls. and i love them.
and god wants them.
and i know i have nothing to offer them. i am praying for humility as i address their questions tomorrow. and i pray that they will understand the compassion of god, the desire of god for them.
we live in a fallen world. it is the only explanation. i want to rescue them. and i know that my feelings are nothing compared to the brokenness of god over them.
Very well said, my friend.
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