Our local high school has endured more than it's fair share of heartache lately. It seems anytime there is mention of a teenage fatality in the area, they are from our community or our high school. Last night, we lost 3 more. One graduated with my oldest son, the other two graduated this year with my daughter. They were football and basketball players, liked by everyone. But because of a car accident, these young promising lives were cut down too soon.
What are we doing wrong? Why is it always our kids? Why ANY kids? What can we do to keep this from happening again? And how do we help our kids to go through their grieving processes?
When you are old (like I am!), you expect to experience loss in your life. But when you are a teenager, you think you and your friends are invincible! Nothing can happen to you! All you have to do is hit the reset button on the video game and you get more lives, right?
But that's not how it works. Real life is full of heartache, even for Christians. Some people believe once you accept Christ into your life, your problems are over.... not true! We still have problems. The difference is in how we deal with them and how we let them affect our lives.
Today in church, I was overjoyed to see so many young people being baptized. But my heart ached for one of them, who I know is very young in her faith and has many questions. She knew these boys that were killed. I'm sure she questioned how God could allow something as terrible as this to happen. I want her to realize that while God doesn't always prevent these things from happening, He does want us to turn to Him for comfort. He should be glorified through it all.
Father, please be with these children as they go through the coming days. I pray they can see you and lean on you for comfort. And please help us parents see what needs to be done to prevent this from happening again. We are losing our children too often and to soon. We love you Lord. Amen.
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