It was a difficult week as the media lifted the lid on the violence around the world.  Words like: bombing, hostage, killing and assault seem to fill too much of our reality.  Surely this is nothing new, but its reached a consciousness where people not only want change, but are demanding it. People want justice. People want to be heard. Could it be that we have reached a time where we need to put down our electronics/distractions and listen? Listen to God, listen to each other and then listen to ourselves. We are all  trapped in our own tunnel vision. We are all trapped in our own sin. We see things the way we see things, while never questioning if some pieces are missing. It is hurtful to see how we embrace our own hate and anger.... justifying our actions while pointing fingers at others. Finger pointing is not the answer. I believe that the solution starts with each of us by dropping to knees before God, pleading for God to create a person within us that God always wanted us to be. I'm convinced if we don't start with ourselves a solution will never be found and the evil one will have its way. So, my prayer for you this week is that you give yourself a gift. The gift being "time" between you and your creator. Pray my friends. Pray that God will change you. Pray that God can use you to bring about change in others. Pray that the world will discover why God sent a savior ...... because as hard as we try, we cannot save ourselves.