It's strange to have experienced such a tragedy in our lifetime, and know that my children have no capacity to understand it the same way I do. For me, September 11 was the first life changing event, now part of our history, that I will pass on to the next generation similarly to the way Pearl Harbor, the Holocaust, and other events were passed down to me. It's an important task. And one that I pray this generation doesn't take lightly.
My prayer today is firstly, for those who lost loved ones in the tragedy, and for those injured and suffering who survived. Time creates a scar and brings healing in many ways, but the loss is personal and real. Forever.
Secondly, my prayer is that the Church (myself in particular) continue to press into Jesus for personal revival and courage to share Christ's love in earnest. What the world needs now IS love. Jesus' love and grace given freely and received by faith.
Thirdly, my prayer is that our children, and our children's children, can embrace the truth of history, seek to preserve it and learn from it. To make it great again, and have the privilege of raising their own families with freedom and protection in this great land.
Lastly, my prayer is for the first responders and military - of whom I am so proud and thankful - that did and continue to pledge everything to protect and serve on our behalf.
I'm thankful that God has given me the opportunity to live in America, and I pray for her, her leaders, and her future.
I will never forget.
And may God bless our America, again.
P.S. I enjoyed reading this today:
http://ijr.com/opinion/2016/09/259981-white-house-staffer-911-will-never-forget-look-president-bushs-face/?utm_campaign=ods&utm_content=opinion&utm_medium=owned&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=ijamerica
