As time moves on and we get older, there is a new generation coming up under us that were born after the year 2001. They will never remember exactly where they were the moment they got the news. They will never remember the sting of losing someone dear. They do not have the shared history of those of us who do remember the fateful day of 9/11/2001.
This is not the post you think it is. I am not writing to say that we need to remember to carry our baggage and pain. I am not stirring nationalism or pride. And believe me, I am not trying to forget what happened either.
May we never forget. May we never turn our eyes. May we hold tightly to the dear values that brought us through that time. Today, take a moment to remember. Share a GOOD story from one that you lost. Share a GOOD memory from one that laid down their life. Remember the flags, the police, the firefighters, the national guard, the military and more that rose to the occasion as heroes. REMEMBER!
Never forget! It’s the least we can do for the price that was paid that day. Simply remember.
And as you do, also remember the day when all of Congress held hands and prayed. Remember how the flags were draped over buildings and rubble with honor instead of burned and desecrated. Remember when our military were celebrated for their valor. Remember.
Then point your eyes to those who are terrorized today around our world and instead of turning a deaf ear or looking away or even as some horrid people have done in kicking refugees when they are down, let our patriotism rise and let us pray for a nation, our leaders, the world and allow GOD to speak into us how we could get involved in helping others this day in memoriam for those who gave so much!
Remember!
Thank you to all who served on 9/11/2001. Thank you to everyone who serves today.
And now I pray, “thank you, LORD for allowing me to live in this great nation called America. May I never forget the great responsibility you have given me in this land of opportunity. And LORD, be with all who have lost both before and today. I will remember you, LORD. Remember mercy, today.”
Amen.
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