I didn't know if I wanted to name this post 'bombardment' or 'disturbed'. They both fit. The sheer 'worldliness' of the world really seemed to invade this weekend and I am left feeling, well, bombarded and disturbed. I looked forward to my rosary last night like a starving person looking for food. Maybe the deluge of "yuck" came upon us because we were away from home and our normal, safe refuge of shelter was missing which put us at a more exposed state of being. The background is that I traveled out of town with Brent Friday evening, accompanying him on a short business jaunt. With our kiddos all safely tucked under wing with both sets of grandparents we saw a rare opportunity to take a little road trip together. We traveled again Saturday evening to gather our chicks and be back for a nice, quiet Sunday at home.
All well and good. But in the travels and sights seen, we ran square into obscene music being played loudly in a public marketplace (one where there were children and families), blatant and openly displayed graphic magazines in an off road gas station, ostentatious and showy materialism in a group visiting together at a restaurant while loudly exclaiming how children were a financial liability, and some crude language along with pretty salty conversation being spoken quite loudly. This all occurred in "nice" places you wouldn't expect to run into such vulgarity. It's not as if I am unaware of the moral landslide our world is in, its just that I am not used to having it in my face so shockingly. I'm taking it all as a call to prayer.
Restore us, O Lord. Mercy Lord. And please protect our children, dear God, and help us all to do whatever we can to make their world a better place for them.
May God Love and Keep You.
3 comments:
I feel that way sometimes as well when I go to the mall, or even the grocery store lately. Something sends little shockwaves up my spine when I hear people curing and making vular conversation with kids near by. It is a shame, and a call to prayer as you said.
I love how you associated your intimate need for prayer. That was beautiful. I will think of it when I pray mine next time.
BTW, I love reading your blog. It's very reflective and gives me much to contemplate. :-)
Lord have mercy! Bringing children up in today's world keeps us on our knees for sure!
Oh, how true this is! I see it a lot in my area, and I too say quick prayers for the passers-by. I find great consolation in knowing that Jesus came for these neighbors, and in some way even more than for us who know better.
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