Tonight I went to a candlelight vigil to remember and pray
for the victims of the tragedy that took place in Newtown, Connecticut this
past week, and their families. Seeing a variety of faces there gave me comfort
that people have not lost their faith after such a tragic incident. However, some
of the words I have overheard during this week got me thinking, “If there was a
God, why would he allow something this terrible to happen?”
I hope
I don’t offend anyone with this post, but this is pure opinion. Anyway, I think
that all people are blessed with good and cursed with evil, but it is up to us
to control it. If there is a higher power, a God, I don’t think he controls our
thoughts and actions – he gives us the ability to think and act for ourselves.
Tragedies
such as this are heartbreaking, but if you are one with faith, please don’t
lose it. Pray that someone is looking after the victims and watching over their
families. Remember the miracles we see as well as the tragedies. And pray that
people are able to distinguish between their good and their evil and act
accordingly.
