9/11 Ten Years Later

There were so many poignant and emotional ceremonies today in memory of 9/11.   I pray for comfort and healing for those who lost loved ones; and I pray that our nation will re-awaken to our spiritual need for God in our lives.

As I watched and listened to the speeches and ceremonies, there is a reason why, despite all the continual efforts of some to remove God from the public arena, yet in times of tragedy or memorials, we turn to prayer and to singing hymns and songs of faith like "Amazing Grace" or "God Bless America".  This is because, when faced with terrible tragedy, true hope can only be found in God.  In a memorial speech President Obama gave today, he even quoted from Psalm 46 "God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble.   Therefore we will not fear.."

Throughout today, I felt a sense of peace and calm; and I believe it is because there are so many people praying for our nation this day, in memory of 9/11.     I don't think it was a coincidence that the 10th anniversary of 9/11 fell on a Sunday, when Christians all over could gather together and pray for our nation in our churches.     May we as a nation humble ourselves and turn back to God; and may God continue to bless this country.   Amen.