Sunday Blessings-Peace and safety

There are increasing threats to our personal safety and peace, from political unrest to natural calamities, but I am grateful to be able to wake up without the fear of bombs going off or rebels attacking or terrorists threatening my community.  Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time, and usually end up drawing communities closer together.  But wars and rumors of wars are even more real to those in war zones of the world.  We are one world with many different people and ideas and laws, but we cannot seem to get along without wars.  No matter my political views, I am sorry for the children who live in fear and who suffer at the hands of others.  I am so grateful to live in relative peace and prosperity in a country where I am safe from attack.  As the world continues to become more unsettled, I know that eventually the wars may reach our own soil.  I am also grateful for my faith that it will all be alright in the end.  We are approaching the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and it will get more wicked, war-torn and corrupt.  But when He comes again, it will be a most glorious day.  Until then, my prayers go out to those who long for hope and peace, especially the children.