Every morning I walk out my back door and face my neighbor's house. She has ornately painted her house a bright purple with colorful designs in memory of her son that was murdered right in front of their house 10 years ago. There is also a sign on her house that says "murder scene". It is a daily reminder of the pain and brokenness we live in in this world.
Today I had an even closer and scarier reminder. I was napping on my couch when I woke up to a number of sirens going off outside. I normally hear sirens pass by because I live close to a main road but this was more than usual. I peeked out of my front door and didn't see anything directly outside so I carried on with what I was doing thinking that it was just the music festival that was going on this weekend. A few hours later I was watching the news and they were covering a story of a man who was shot and killed just a block from my house. I don't know yet if he's a direct neighbor or was visiting friends. He was just 21 years old and holding a baby when someone shot him in the face. I can't even begin to imagine what kind of evil person would shoot someone much less a person holding an innocent infant. It makes me sick.
"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." Mathew 10:28 ESV
"The fear of a man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe." Proverbs 29:25 ESV
"You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word." Psalm 119:114 ESV
"In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 ESV
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