Pray for a Stranger

I don’t know how it got started, but my wife and have a good habit.  Every time we hear siren in the distance we say, “Somebody’s life is changing.”  And it’s so true.  Whether it’s a police siren or a fire truck siren or an ambulance siren, the terror is the same.  Someone’s life is changing.  And we need to remind ourselves of several things:  First, it could have been us.  Be grateful for every day in which nothing happens.  Thank the dear Lord for boring days!  Next, we say a quick prayer for the person whose life has been affected by the tragedy.  It could have been an accident that they were caught up in; it could have been a medical emergency that suddenly manifested; it could have been their stupidity that finally caught up with them.  Whatever the event, they need prayer.  And thirdly, we pray for the families involved.  Tragic events may happen to individuals, but there are always parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles, or friends who are affected as well.  Which brings me full circle to the first one again.  The distant siren needs to remind all of us to be grateful to the dear Lord for peace and safety that He gives us each and every day. That emergency could have been me.  Think about it.