thoughts and prayers

heading back to minneapolis this weekend for a confirmation trip...the news is so tragic regarding the i35 bridge collapse. i was on that bridge numerous times in the last few weeks...hard to imagine. my thoughts and prayers go to those impacted, mourning, fearing, and the city that is faced with a huge task to recover somehow. words don't really say what needs to be said...

"In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God." -- Paul, Romans 8:26-27

this passage has always brought me peace in these times...i don't know what to say, how to say it, or even how to pray beyond an honest, gut-deep sigh...

God, be present. be real. be big.