Response to the Charleston Shooting from an Introvert

I have no clue what the congregation of Emanuel AME Church is going through right now. I can't pretend to understand, because I don't. Sometimes I wish that I was visibly emotional so that I could literally cry about people and events to God. But that's not me. I am extremely inwardly emotional. When difficult circumstances take place, I struggle to express grief. Yes, I hurt for the people of Charleston. But you could not tell that by looking at me.
A song has been going through my head since the shooting in Charleston. The lyrics are "Brother let me be your shelter/I’ll never leave you all alone/I can be the one you call When you’re low/Brother let me be your fortress/When the night winds are driving on/Be the one to light the way/Bring you home." (Needtobreathe)
I don't know how to lead the people of Charleston right now. My faith is not even close to being as strong as the faith of the families who told Dylann Roof that they were praying for his soul. However, my faith is not dependent on me. Sure, I can try to have a "stronger faith," but only God can strengthen my faith. However much I may struggle to understand, Christ is still in control. He is already using the tragedy in Charleston to reach people for him. Continue to pray for Dylann Roof. Wouldn't it be incredible if he became the next apostle Paul? "Years ago, I killed nine people in this church. Today, I worship here." Praise God that Dylann was able to hear His words before committing his crime. Also continue to pray for the families of the victims. God has His hand on them.

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