Suggested Scripture Readings:
Psalm 46; John 14
One of the most pleasant and beautiful corners of ‘ God’s Eden’ called Fredericton, bears a stain now, the result of a senseless deed of violence this morning. But we will never let that stain come near to defining the image of what Fredericton is.
The Biblical image of Eden stands to remind us that Eden is that place where God walked with His People. And people of faith walking with God is the long-standing secret of Fredericton’s appeal and unshakable beauty.
In the days ahead let us continue to emulate those virtues of walking with God; offering most sincere condolences and empathy to families most affected by this tragedy; And remembering before God with thanksgiving .the courage of those who respond to that which would threaten and destroy. May God bless and strengthen us all.
Prayer
O, Jesus, our dream fulfilled of how humans are to be kind, compassionate, caring and determined, Please show us one thing more: how to remain faithful to You still when we are shocked beyond words.
Give to those who are heart-broken such thoughts as will dry their tears. In Your Way teach them what is meant by Your words. ” Tears may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”
It’s perhaps little use for us to ask You WHY this tragedy has befallen us, with the present capacity of our limited human condition we would not be able to understand anyway. But please, by Your Calendar, and through Your miracle-working Grace, may we see more clearly that which for now must be recognized and understood in part and through a glass darkly. Into Your hands do we commit our spirits. Amen
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