Another school shooting! Someone just shared with me that we have had 8 school shootings in the last 7 weeks! And the sad truth is this year is only just beginning! How can we as a nation prevent another one from happening?

Many are crying out for more gun control. And yet we know if someone wants a gun, they will find a way to get one. Yes, more attention should be given to who can own guns and what kind are being sold, but this will never alleviate the problem.

Some say we need to place more attention on mental health issues. And yes, I agree and believe this is and has been a problem. But I do not believe this in itself will ever stop shootings.

More programs? More laws? More security at schools? These have all been discussed, but one thing that isn’t being talked about is the church itself.

I believe the church needs to wake up and become a mighty army of prayer warriors. We need to ban together – holding hands across denominational lines, and begin to be the church God desires us to be. We need to take Jesus to the streets. Everyone we come in contact with needs to hear our story about the One who gives eternal and perfect peace – a peace that brings hope and love, not hate and killing.

Jesus my friends, is and has always been the answer. We hold the key to peace – we know the One who is the way, the truth and the life.

Are you ready church? Then let us ban together and bring this world, this hurting, hating depressed world, what He has given us – together we can make this happen.