The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.

Proverbs 14:32

Dear God, I saw a Facebook post this morning about a pastor who was in a car accident last night with his wife and daughter. The pastor is in critical condition, but his wife and daughter are dead. So tragic. I don’t know how conscious the pastor is, but I can’t imagine experiencing something like this. Oh, my Jesus, please be in every aspect of this situation. There are probably family members who are terrified and mourning beyond belief. There is a man in critical condition and doctors trying to do their best. There is a church trying to figure out how to reach out and deal with their own pain. There are friends who feel helpless. I’m sure heaven is flooded with prayers for this situation right now. Oh, Father, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

Thank you that “the godly have a refuge when they die.” Thank you for hope. Thank you for a peace that passes understanding. Thank you that you are currently holding this man’s wife and child and that they now become part of his cloud of witnesses. Help everyone involved to feel your tangible presence and please make this pain count.

In Jesus’ name I pray,

Amen