“Why????” one woman screamed as she ran down the road near the elementary school.
Uttering the only word that seemed to carry any meaning on that day, she screamed what we’ve all screamed in our minds over and over again since Friday as we’ve watched the story unfold like scenes from a nightmarish movie.
Why????
I’m sure God has listened to a lot of heart-wrenching cries since Friday morning.
I’m sure He’s been leaned on, clung to, and cursed from the second the first shot was fired in a small, quiet town in Connecticut.
I’m sure He’s heard longer and more complicated questions than simply, “Why?” since the day so many innocent lives were taken,
and
I’m sure He’s going to hear many, many more.
I don’t think we’ll find answers on this planet.
I don’t think any amount of research or evidence will be enough to explain the events of Friday.
I definitely know that NOTHING investigators uncover will bring peace to the aching hearts of family members who have faced each morning since Friday with empty arms.
This tragedy has turned Christmas upside down all over the world.
It has caused many in Newtown to take down their decorations.
All I can say this morning is this,
God promises to be close to the brokenhearted.
He walks through the valley with every single crushed heart in Newtown.
His presence in this small town today and tomorrow and the next day is as certain as the rising sun.
God is there.
The Creator of the universe, the Author of every story, the Redeemer of all mankind,
He is there.
We’ll begin to hear stories as the weeks progress.
We may have to dig deep and listen closely,
but we will begin to hear the stories of how God is speaking to the hurting in Newtown.
There are no words this morning that seem adequate.
There are no explanations that make sense.
But, in the midst of all of this confusion and chaos,
stirred by evil and by the one who comes to steal, kill, and destroy,
there is a Savior,
who offers peace in a troubled world.
Cling to Him today in your life’s turmoil and questions.
Turn to Him today with your fears and doubts.
Answers can’t always be found on an earthly level,
but God can be found at any level.
Look up with your questions,
and allow Him to be enough for your answer.
One day our faith will become sight.
One day perfection will overcome imperfection.
Until then, put your hope and trust in the One who will overcome.
JOHN 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
