God of This City

The world's attention has been turned towards Boston and the horrific incidents at the Boston Marathon yesterday.  My heart grieves for the city and the lives that were lost and forever changed because of hate.  As I was praying for Boston, this song kept coming to me, and I wanted to share it with each of you.  This song speaks so much to me when I pray for Indianapolis, but it really kept coming up as I was praying for Boston.  God is the God of Boston and every city in this world.  I declare these things for Boston.  Take a listen and while it is playing, pray for Boston. 

Many people feel the same way I do.  Many of us mourn and pray for Boston. I saw this beautiful tribute on Facebook: 

I think about the people who were doing something they were passionate about whether it be running the marathon itself or being a spectator cheering on the runners.  I think about the people who after yesterday will never be able to run again.  I think about people who are now living in fear.  Today when I laced up my running shoes, I did it in honor of those people. 

If I learned anything from yesterday, it was the fact that life is just a vapor.  One minute we are here, and the next we are at our eternal destination.  It could happen anywhere, anytime.  I know where my final destination is, but there are so many things I want to achieve before that time comes.  I am not going to live my life in fear.  I am going to live my life pursuing my dreams and accomplishing my purpose on this planet.  I encourage each of you to do the same thing. 

If we live in fear, the bad guys win.  If we live in fear, we do not bring honor to the victims in Boston.  If we live in fear, we don't live. 

I commit to continue to pray for Boston, and to remember those that were affected by this tragedy.  Join me in covering the city of Boston in prayer, love, and support.  Then lace up those shoes and RUN!