I have had many bad thoughts. I’ve felt grief, anger, disappointment and resentment. I have judged my neighbors based on my pain. I’ve felt resentment because they will never know what it feels like. I have buried little bits and pieces of pain, hurt, depression, oppression and racism in my subconscious and they all fell on fertile soil. Most days I am able to go on like I do not have this pandemic blooming inside of me, but when something so tragic happens, they all come rushing back.
But today, I choose to pray. Not because my heart is at peace but because I choose to align myself with the one who can give me peace. I pray the same prayer over each of you, may the Lord keep you in perfect peace.
Let us pray.
