Good Morning,
My hot cup of Door County White Chocolate Cranberry Coffee is working just fine this morning and it is time to write.
Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God. 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding , will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Last night at our Saturday Evening Church Service, I always give about ten minutes to let the people from the congregation speak and tell everyone what God did in their lives in the past week. It is a great way to praise the Lord and show that God is on His throne and is alive and well in church.
I always enjoy hearing what God is doing and it also keeps us aware of who just might need prayer.
Last night one of the stories was one that was hard to listen to, because it could have been worse. Two very nice people who attend faithfully every Saturday night told us how someone in a stolen car was fleeing the police and during this the crook slammed into their car. I am here to say that they survived without any major physical injuries. They also stated that the car can be repaired and that their insurance should be sufficient to cover the repairs. They praised God for protecting them from a situation that could have been worse.
My first reaction was to be thankful that we weren't planning a funeral or hospital visits. My second reaction was some anger directed toward the criminal. .
Automobile crime and deadly crashes seem to occur almost every night. Yet I don't see anyone wanting to ban automobiles. Yes, this blog is a little politically pointed this morning. Until people condemn crime in such a way as to make the punishment worse than the crime, people will continue to steal cars, drive recklessly, hurt others physically, and cause extensive damage. Or worse yet, take a life that robs a family in the worst way.
I am surprised however as to how many churches are stuffed to capacity for praise and worship, but do not attend prayer vigils or prayer meetings. How many families sit down daily together to pray and teach their children to pray. Yes, I am sure plenty families say a prayer for God to bless the dinners, but is there 15 minutes or more dedicated to family prayer?
It is a shame to say that the term "defensive driving" has taken on new importance. In your prayer time, start to go globally with your prayer thoughts. Pray for safer streets. The social excuses for crime are just that. Excusing people for the crimes committed is a weak argument for not observing right and wrong. No one can say that the criminal did not know better.
Pray my friends. Pray!
Marty
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