"I never thought I would see the day when people would fly planes into buildings to kill people. I have seen lots in my lifetime, but I never thought I would ever see something like this." (VFP)
Grandma Genny was shocked and saddened when I called her just after the 9/11/01 attacks. Born in 1910, she had seen more than most of us could imagine, including several wars and the Depression years. But my ninety-one years young Grandmother was deeply troubled at the thought of this horrible tragedy when lives were deliberately destroyed on our own American soil. Grandma then said, "I hope I never see something like this again." Two months later, Grandma went Home to be with her Lord. Although I miss her terribly, I am relieved that she, indeed, never saw such tragedy, evil and heartbreak again.
I don't understand why lives were brutally murdered on that unforgettable day. Yet I do remember something else. I remember a spirit among our nation that put aside differences, bickering, selfishness and pride. I remember people rushing to church buildings to pray for our nation. I remember people putting their own lives on hold so they could help victims, families, first responders and emergency facilities however they were needed. I remember a country united...compassionate...unselfish...determined to survive...and asking God to help us do so. I remember people loving each other more freely...listening to hearts more sincerely...and living life more gratefully. I remember a country of mercy...hope...and sacrifice.
How sad that it often takes tragedy to bring out the best in us. How heartbreaking when we all too soon forget what is important, how we can unite and Who mercifully, gracefully, lovingly and justly is with us at all times.
Dear God~Please heal our hearts, our brokenness, our lives and our country. May we "act justly, love mercy and walk humbly" (Micah 6:8) with You.♥~thl
"Blesssed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5: 7
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