Today I learned of a man in Clarksville, Tenn. Who shot and killed himself right in front of the City Council meeting. (Read about it here if you want to.)
Does it really have to end in this?
Is this the direction our nation is heading?
What’s missing in our lives that suicide is the solution?
I’m not sure why I’m even writing about this… except that it touched my heart, my soul. It has caused me to pray for the hurting, the devastated, the confused folks out there who don’t know where to turn in the time of real need.
What does God have to say about this?
Lets take a look at his “Survivor Guide” and see if He gives us any clues as to how He is providing us with comfort and assurance of His care? Matthew 11:28 says; “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” In Philippians 4:11 God tells us thru Paul that “for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” And continues saying “whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”
Jason Austin, writer of the local Clarksville paper said “Ronald "Bo" Ward was much more than a barber. Those who knew him said he was a patriot who focused his life on service to others, especially Fort Campbell soldiers.”
I think I have the connection and why this so touches my heart.
Not enough people have a deep relationship with Jesus. Many don’t even know who He really is and what He can do in their lives. So they give up fighting when “The going gets tough” This is why the IGNITE series is so so important. It’s all about creating a place BIG ENOUGH so the “Bo” Ward’s of the Charlotte area can have a refuge from hurts, their devastations, their needs.
Isaiah 41:10, states: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
We’ll see you there.
