I feel so sad this morning thinking of and praying for those in Boston… One minute you are running a marathon, and the next you may not have legs.  This is what happens perhaps on a daily basis in war, but in those moments while tragic, there is an awareness of the potential risk. In this instance no such awareness – it was simply a fun-filled day that ended in tragedy and trauma all because there are cowards in the world who are filled with darkness.  Yes, there is darkness and light. Those who did this are fully filled with darkness. That is why we have to embrace Light, embrace the God who is Light, not even giving a foothold for darkness to enter in – especially through unforgivness and hate.  We wrestle not against flesh & blood but it was real blood that was spilled in Boston.  And so we pray.  Pray for the ones who hang in the balance fighting for their lives.  Pray for the ones who have lost limbs and can never run a marathon again. Pray for the families and loved ones who are by the side of these patients, for comfort, faith, sustaining grace. Pray for the little ones whose innocence was stolen in a moment on a sunny day.  Pray for their hearts to grow in compassion & love rather than bitterness and hate.  Pray for our leaders to know how to walk this through.  Pray for the church in Boston and across our nation to reach out in love, no agenda, just love.  We show the glory of our Father most when we love.  Pray for Divine protection. Though we it may not be deserved, as we as a nation have shed so much innocent blood, pray for redemption and mercy. Pray to the God of compassion. Pray to the One Who is Love.  His Name is Jesus, and He will never leave us or never forsake us and in these times we have a very real opportunity to love.