Last week my wife and I were in church when my NEST doorbell alerted my phone that there was movement at our front door.

I looked at the app and sure enough, there was our neighborhood black cat named Sammy.

He was carrying something in his mouth. He has been known to

He has been known to bring little presents for us, depositing them on our front porch.

Things like dead bats and mice. But this was a small bun

But this was a small bunny that was very much alive.

Sammy set the little rabbit down, walked a few feet away and stretched out to watch it.

The poor thing was scared and was not moving.

Suddenly I saw a neighbor girl run up to try and save the rabbit from Sammy.

The rabbit started running around the porch in circles with Sammy in hot pursuit, followed by the girl.

They all ran off the porch and out of the view of my doorbell camera. About that time, the preacher said, “Let’s

About that time, the preacher said, “Let’s go to the Lord in prayer.” Well, I said a little prayer of protection

Well, I said a little prayer of protection for the rabbit, forgiveness for Sammy, and thankfulness for the young girl.

There are a lot of things that happen every day in life, and all we can do is watch.

We are bombarded with breaking news flashes from events all around the world.

We watch our video screens unable to lift a finger to offer any assistance.

But after the news has been reported there may be opportunities to do something.

We may be able to raise a voice for political change.

We can contribute to disaster relief organizations. A creative mind can come

A creative mind can come up with practical ways to address whatever it was that caught our attention.

But at that moment when we see or hear something disturbing, we can always pray.

Whenever you see an ambulance or fire truck with lights flashing and sirens blaring, say a prayer for the people involved.

You truly don’t have to just sit and watch.

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Dan Williams is the senior adult pastor at Lexington Baptist Church.