There must be more than this… those words keep playing over and over in my head.
As I read the words online and watch the images on the news, I’m at a loss.  Why? What began as a peaceful protest turned into something violent.  Chairs thrown through store windows as patrons hid under counters inside.  Store fronts looted of merchandise and lives terrorized.   The neighborhood I grew up in and still live has been turned into a war zone.  It doesn’t have to be this way.  There must be more than this…
In asking the questions, trying to understand the conflict and the reasons behind the protests it became clear, God was not calling me to formulate my opinion on who was right or wrong, He was calling me to pray.  God is a God of justice and He will take care of that part of the equation. For us, no matter what voice you may side with in the conflict, this city, and these people, need our prayers.

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