Monday Morning Prayer

Honestly, I don’t pray very often. However, this morning I said a very long prayer for the mother who had three sons responsible for the horrific attacks in Paris.

I prayed that if she did not raise her sons to commit such an act, that she is able to find peace in this difficult time. I prayed that she does not feel defeated. I prayed that she does not feel as though it is her body that brought more evil into our world. I prayed that she can stay strong and continue to be a voice for peace. I prayed that she can have an impact on others who may be raising children to spread hatred and fear.

I prayed that if she did raise her sons to commit this act, she is able to learn from her mistakes. I prayed that she is changed by the savagery of her sons.  I prayed that she will take what has happened, and the inevitable loss of her children, as a sign that she should spread a message of love and peace from this point forward. I prayed that she can be a warning to other mothers who do not take the time to teach their children the damage that can be done when we do not show our children the value of human life.

Finally, I prayed that if the mother of these men is dead, that she experienced love in her life. I pray that she was the type of mother that tried to give her children the best chance possible. I pray that she was at peace when left life behind. I pray that her memory is powerful for the good in the hearts of those that love her.

I hear so often that in order for America to be great again, we must have parents who teach children the difference between right and wrong. This is not just for the USA, but for all human beings. We must all hope that we do our best as parents. Sometimes this isn’t enough to avoid hate, but it is a start.

Please join me today in praying for all the parents involved in the Paris attacks. Those who unfairly lost innocent loved ones. Also, those who were unable to instill the importance of human life in their children.