Read this today about a Wal-Mart contract employee who was trampled to death by 200 people who took the doors off the hinges and rushed inside. I understand wanting to get a good deal, but this is ridiculous. Because of their insatiable desire to be first inside, a family will go without a husband, father, and son tonight.
My son and I had a discussion tonight about all of the kids around the world who went to bed hungry last night as we gorged on our food (I’m as guilty as anyone). He was upset about not getting to play his Nintendo. Tonight I asked to pray for our meal at dinner, and was very proud when he spent that time praying for those kids around the world who couldn’t eat tonight. Lord, create in my boys a desire to help people around the world. Unto the least of these…
God, please help us keep our eyes on You, and not our things. Help us have eyes to see things as You do. Help us stretch every dollar for Your glory, not our own satisfaction.
I’m convicted. What have we I become?
UPDATE: I just saw that Los has a post about this on his blog with a link to a CNN video regarding the incident. Apparently police officers who were attempting CPR on the man were also “jostled” a bit as well. Sheesh.
