OK I make it a point to NOT watch the news. I mean think about it; its sad. They only highlight the negative about people, places and things. The weather is going to come and go whether I know 7 days ahead or not. Plus if you log onto a computer every morning anything "news worthy" that has happened around the world will appear front and center on your home page. The news just gives me anxiety. It makes me worry about things I have no control over and things I wouldn't want control over anyway.
With that said, I was watching some show the other night and a blip from the news came up. It was saying they were looking for a San-Diego teenager who had gone running and not returned. The were filming in front of a restaurant that I used to live close to and Dan and I would frequent when he came down.
I turned it off and went to bed praying they found that girl alive and returned her to her family. I pleaded and begged God that this would not end like everyone suspected it might. I refused to watch the news the next day because I didn't want to know. I got up this morning and on my home web page there it was; "Body of teenage girl found in shallow grave. Candle light vigil held by thousands."
It said the man they arrested was arrested back in 1990 for molestation and beating a young girl who got away. He also attacked a Colorado women who was here visiting and went for a jog. She also escaped. The man only served 5 out of possible 11 years. They made a plea bargain and got it down to 6 and he still didn't serve his entire time. 5 years, 6 it really wouldn't have mattered I guess. Once they let him out he was going to eventually kill someone. I am just sick sitting here trying to understand why we keep letting these guys out who stalk young girls and we know, we know its just a matter of time before they kill one of them. Now this family had to pay the ultimate price to have him finally locked up for good. Really? I am just broken for them. I am so angry. I am not stupid I know this happens everyday all over the world. I know. I get there is evil. I get it. I have been praying since my girls were born that nobody would EVER have there hands on them that is out to hurt them or take them away from their family.
Pray for this family. Pray they know Gods grace. Pray for all of these teenagers who loved this girl who are scared, hurting, lost. Pray for a revival in that high school and neighborhood. Pray.
I don't have to watch the news to know what this world really is made of. Pray for your kids.
Us
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Psalm 127:1
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Eric and I were venting about this last night, too. The system is so twisted. All we can do is pray.
I have a friend, Cindy, who is good friends with the King family. Cindy and her family will be flying out to be with them. My prayer is that Cindy and her 17y/o daughter Marina will be drawn to the Lord through this tragedy. They are not saved and I would not want this to distance them any further from the Lord then they already are.
Yes, these things sicken my heart too. And I have trouble understanding how our justice system works (though I do have confidence in our courts).
I will pray for them today. And that God would use this to draw them to Himself, over time.
You're right. All we can do is pray and so pray I will.
These things are so sad :( You want to know something crazy though? The guy's whose DNA was found on her clothing is someone that my friend was friends with growing up. He is totally freaked out by it. So sad :(
Wow, what a tragedy. Thank you for praying for this family. I don't watch the news either for all the same reasons you listed. However, I am grateful you did for a moment to share this story and ask for prayer.
Praying for them and all our kids!
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