Isolation Series: Scanning the Horizon

"Scanning the Horizon"
11x14 marker and ink on paper

My heart is heavy as I look out on the world this day. I grieve with others around the globe for those who have been so tragically wounded. In a season of incredible hardship, when we speak so often of caring for each other and loving well, senseless, cruel violence still goes on. Oh, God! I cast my eyes up and ask: “where does our help come from?” I look out toward the bend in the creek and as I pray for the world to heal the words of Saint Francis come to mind. “Make me a channel of your peace...”