Incredibly Confused but Relying on Him

I am writing my first blog post today with the thought that it might help me along this journey called life. Today was a very devastating day in America. The Boston Marathon runners were met at the finish line with 3 bombs, and at this moment 3 have been killed. My heart is heavy as I think of 6 years ago tomorrow, as well, when the Virginia Tech shootings occurred. I don't know how to comprehend this world...

I find myself turning to the Lord most in times like these even though I shouldn't; I should turn to him constantly. I ask questions, I don't understand, I strive for answers. The answer is always the same with him, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11: 28-30 Still I don't know how to comprehend this world...

I guess all you can do is follow this verse. Evil and darkness will always be in the world and unfortunately it seems to be increasing day by day. Martin Luther King Jr said "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." This is where I come in. As a Christian, I believe most all things the bible tells me. This can get me into political debates and keep people away from my religion. Lately, though, I've tried to focus on one thing: love; what the world seems to be lacking is love and again I don't know how to comprehend this world...

But I do comprehend the world of the Lord and the WORD of the Lord. Jesus preached love above all else. What the world needs now is love. So next time you start into that political debate or religious argument, don't. Take a step back. The person you are talking to will probably not be changed by your ideas, so take a step back and simply love. I do not comprehend this world...but I do comprehend the world that awaits me when all of this pain and sorrow will be no more. I love you Lord.