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Dec

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Countdown to Christmas – Where Art Thou, Peace?

Filed Under (Children Learn What They See & Hear, Christmas Countdown, Dedication) by Footyman on 01-12-2008

Christmas is always a time for Love, Joy & Peace.

Yet I cannot help but begin this countdown to Christmas in memorial of a fellow Singaporean who died innocently, yet tragically, in the recent terrorist attack in Mumbai.

I do not know Lo Hwei Yen personally. I also can never know the extent of grief her closest ones are currently feeling. I only know, as a fellow countryman in this small country, that terrorism has hit home.

And what a time to re-iterate that we truly need more Love, Joy & Peace in the tumultuous world we now live in. Everyone is driven by their own beliefs, some to the deadly extent of sacrificing one’s or worse, others’ lives. Is this THE WAY?

This will take ages to discuss and there will be no conclusion.

I only urge my fellow readers, that as you finished reading this, to firstly say a quiet prayer for Hwei Yen and her family. I truly believe it helps.

Secondly, try keeping the message of PEACE in your heart today. If you are provoked, take a step back and tell yourself, “I want to be a Peacemaker today”. (Remember, if your children see what you are doing, they will follow)

GOD Bless Lo Hwei Yen & her family.

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4 Responses to “Countdown to Christmas – Where Art Thou, Peace?”

  1. Karen Swim on 1 Dec 2008 at 4:49 pm #

    The situation in Mumbai was horrible and my thoughts and prayers are with Lo Hwei Yen’s family and all who were impacted by this tragedy. Thank you for giving space to this tragedy here and allowing us to express our deepest sympathies.

  2. Miss Attica on 1 Dec 2008 at 9:44 pm #

    I sure sent a prayer. Hope the familily can appreciate the kindness you are showing them at their time of need. Let’s make love prevail! Thanks.

  3. Aldhis on 2 Dec 2008 at 1:34 am #

    It seems that we can’t have a full year without terror lately. Let’s begin with a new resolution in this Christmas and New 2009 Year, that we’re all a Peacemaker just like Footyman said. Have faith in it, put hope with it, and do it with love. Welcome peace…

  4. Bible Devotions on 4 Dec 2008 at 12:51 pm #

    It truly is a shame that this has happened.

    Unfortunately, we haven’t seen the end of this kind of thing.

    Although, it won’t be long from now when it will all come to an end. Rev. 21:3-4

    Blessings to you…

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