Stedfast in the faith.

"Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world" (1 Peter 5:9 KJV). There have been recent tragedies  here in America, and they hit pretty hard from the Northeast to the Southwest of our country. We have been shaken. Families are hurting for the loved ones who've been lost, hurt, and broken.There was a little boy who started his day, possibly with great joy, to see his father run a race, who was one of the victims who died along with two others. This was all as a result of two young men who had a wicked idea. Thank God many more were not hurt or killed. We have to pray for these families. We have to pray even for the families of these two young men who caused the explosions. Their families are being hit on all sides. We have to pray for America. Also, many lost their lives, loved ones, and homes down in Texas. All seemed okay and many looked on as if it were just a fire blazing. All of a sudden a horrific thing happened, another explosion. Really, I don't know what to say, but I believe the Lord is trying to regroup His sons and daughters. As a result of these tragedies happening, that hit so close to home, it should make a people and our Nation stronger in the faith. These are times when American needs to keep on standing and believing in Him whom they trust. Afflictions do hurt, but the devil isn't going to get the victory. Continue to pray for your loved ones, for those who lost loved ones in these two tragedies in America, and for the many other accidents and deaths that occur daily. For we are among the brethren, not only here in America but around the world, who suffer. Pray also for them. God bless you. Amen.