I am writing this post to call people to action. I have seen tweets, pictures shared, statuses made, and hashtags calling for prayer. Now I ask you, have you done what you posted? Have you #PrayedForParis?
I was shocked and a little overwhelmed when I first heard. I was unsure of how to react. I have now reacted. I got to my knees in my floor with my face on the ground and cried out to God for the people of France. If you are a Christian and you have shared a post that said #PrayForParis and you haven't yet fallen on your face or wept for those affected, then you're doing it wrong.
The people of France need prayer tonight, and our continued support. I say the people of France because, while yes, Paris was attacked, all of France is reeling. France is crying. France is mourning. Europe as a whole will be affected. I want the people of France to know that I, and America, are with them.
I am deeply saddened over the horrific loss of life. I am a French minor, have a great desire to travel to France, and have multiple friends from France. Some of whom have not yet replied to my messages. Morgane, Stéphanie, Elodie, Emmanuel, Claire, Gael; please know I am thinking of you.
Tonight as you pray, pray for peace, pray for guidance, pray for love to abound. Pray that this event will help a nation, an alliance, and our world stand together against acts of hate. Pray that amidst the chaos and confusion that the love of God would permeate all. Pray that instead of turning to anger, people will turn to Christ. Pray that the Holy Spirit descends and is so tangible that people can no longer deny the presence of Christ. Pray for the families that are hurting, pray for police and military, and pray for God's will to be done.
France, know that America is with you. I am with you. I am in mourning with you, and I will continue to pray for you.
Allons enfants de la Patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé! Contre nous de la tyrannie, l'étendard sanglant est levé. L'étendard sanglant est levé.
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Aux armes, citoyens, formez vos bataillons. Marchons, marchons!
#USAforFrance Je t'aime.
