According to a source within the Lewiston police department, a tragic incident – a mass shooting – has claimed the lives of at least 22 individuals. Reports from law enforcement officials indicate that between 50 to 60 people have sustained injuries at various locations, including a local bowling alley. In response to this devastating event, a nearby medical center has declared it a “mass casualty” situation and is mobilizing its resources accordingly. As a precautionary measure, authorities have issued advisories urging residents in both Lewiston and Auburn to seek shelter and remain in place. Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office shared a photo of the alleged gunman on Facebook Wednesday evening, asking for identification help via messenger or email.
Before we go any further, it’s during horrible events like these where “Thoughts and Prayers” are thrown around and those who don’t believe get irate and blast the phrase. Here’s the thing: They’re right to be mad. We should be doing more than just thinking and praying on these things. The Maine shooting is one of many, and it’s an ongoing cycle.
Does the Bible support this? Yes. It is written:
14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
James 2: 14-17
To our politicians, community leaders, parents, guardians who claim Christ, you should, you must, you are called by God’s Word to do more than just think and pray. If we’re going to change this culture, reach people so lost they feel this is the only way to be acknowledged in this world, we need you to exercise your duties unapologetically. Someone knows this person, and they know he needs to be in jail immediately.
Tonight’s Prayer to the Victims and Families of the Lewiston Maine Shooting
Heavenly Father,
In this moment of darkness and despair, we turn to You, the source of our strength and comfort. We come before Your presence with heavy hearts, as we grieve for the loss of life and the suffering of so many in Lewiston. Lord, we ask for Your divine guidance and intervention in this time of tragedy. We lift up the souls of at least 22 individuals who have been tragically taken from us. We pray for Your grace and mercy to embrace them and lead them into Your eternal light. May they find peace and rest in Your loving arms.
We also remember the 50 to 60 people who have been wounded, some of them suffering deeply from the physical and emotional scars of this devastating event. Lord, we ask for Your healing touch to be upon them. Bring comfort to their pain, restore their health, and grant them the strength to overcome this adversity. We pray for the first responders, medical personnel, and all those involved in providing aid and support. Grant them wisdom, strength, and courage as they work tirelessly to save lives and offer solace to the injured and their families.
In the midst of this chaos, we seek Your guidance for the authorities and officials who are working diligently to bring this situation under control. Grant them wisdom in their decision-making and protect the community of Lewiston and Auburn. Lord, we ask for your peace to descend upon these cities, and for the hearts of their residents to be comforted in the knowledge that You are with them, even in the darkest of times. Help them find strength and unity as they support one another through this tragedy. We place our trust in You, Lord, knowing that even in the face of such sorrow and uncertainty, Your love and grace will prevail. May Your light shine in the midst of this darkness, and may it guide us toward a path of healing, reconciliation, and restoration.
In Jesus’ name, we pray.
Amen.
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