Boston We Hold You in Our Hearts!

Stand tall Boston!  You have been the birthplace and beacon for freedom in America since its inception.  Your historic stands for freedom will not be deterred by this diabolic, cowardice act of terrorism.  We are counting on you and we are with you!

I've made three mission trips to Boston and regretted none of them!  They were fantastic experiences.  Boston is home to some of America's most historic sites: The Freedom Trail, Bunker Hill Monument, The USS Constitution, Boston Commons, Faneuil Hall,  Old North Church, and The Paul Revere House, not to mention Little Italy, Harvard Square and its spectacular harbor.  It is a city rich in history and culture.  It has endured acts of terror dating back to the American Revolution.  And it will endure the 2013 Patriot's Day attack on the Boston Marathon.

May we hold this grand city in our hearts and prayers!  Pray for the victims, first responders, family members, medical personnel, children, investigators and leaders.  Pray for the free and the brave to return to their normal routine as soon as possible so as not to give an inch to the perpetrators of evil who count on casting perpetual fear that disrupts normal life.  Pray for justice and pray for peace.

This is the result of living in a fallen world.  It is not what God had in mind at creation.  Rest assured this sinful act didn't take God by surprise.  Christ-follwers lets take our cue from Jesus who never bowed, or cowered to oppression and evil, but faced it with quiet strength, great resolve, unconditional love and hope upon God.  Let us live as people with hope!