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Wind and Rain
by the sound of wind and rain that came in gusts and downpour as it struck my window pane. I lay quietly and listened from the comfort of my bed until, from somewhere unannounced, these words just filled my head: Lord, the world is raging, just like the wind and rain. Hearts are filled with anger, despair and so much pain. It s hard to be a parent in a world so gone astray where life is filled with distraction and few take the time to pray. We see little ones neglected, unwanted and abused; their precious minds and bodies defiled and often bruised. Many a boy now turns to drugs to prove that he s a man, trusting that he ll earn respect with the gun he holds in his hand. Girls no longer aspire to be ladies; many are mothers before they are wives. They seem hell-bent to make decisions that affect the rest of their lives. We beg you, Lord, for wisdom and light to help us see that with your love and guidance, our souls will be set free. Send down your mighty Spirit within the wind and rain to lift away our burdens and wash away our shame. |
