I am Blessed

Yesterday I was speaking with a friend on the phone, well rather complaining to a friend on the phone, really feeling sorry for myself. We have had a challenging week here in Hworld, and I decided that my week was definitly worth other's hearing about. Turns out, as usual, I was oblivious to the world around me.
A couple in our church was found murdered in their home. We knew this couple,not really well, but we have been to their home and taught their son in SS for a few years. I'll spare you the details, but their son was arrested last night for this crime. I am absolutely floored.
As I think about this and other events taking place in the lives of some around me, I AM BLESSED!!!!! Life's little troubles can be so cumbersome, yet we learn and we grow from those little troubles. A lovely woman at my church says it best: But God. Yes maam, But God. He has a plan and a purpose for each of us. He loves us all and though sometimes we may feel down and out, we are not. I pray for each of you I know, and those I don't. He loves you, wants to know you, wants you to love and know Him. He is. He will always be. As I walk through this life and things I just don't understand happen I must remember He does understand them!!! He knew it would happen, and He is the ultimate counselor.
Please join me in prayer for this dear family. Pray for this boy, pray for these friends, please just pray. My first reaction was one of anger and shock. Is this right? Is this surprising? I don't know, yes, no, not really. Did I pray hard enough? NO, did you? "Pray without ceasing"