9/11: The fifth anniversary...

Part I:

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September 11, 2001...
The day when the world stood still and America held its collective breath. The day when the veil of our ignorance was ripped away and everything that we thought was true was proved a falsehood. The day that an enemy crept in and sucker punched us right in the face, not once, but four times.
The day when a group of ordinary people became Martyrs for their country by fighting to take control of their destiny. The day our nation mourned and celebrated all in the same breath. The day the smoke filled the air and fires burned, but no one gave up, no one quit, until the last survivor was pulled free from the wreckage.
The day that will live on in the hearts of Americans for all times. Even those too young to have understood will know who the real heroes are.
The day that America cried out in one clear, resounding voice...

"We are here! You have not beaten us! We will never run!"

- Robin Shahan
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Thankyou, my sister, for those wonderful words. I believe that most all America echoes them.

Part II:
As we remember the tragedy that struck this country on September 11, 2001, I believe it also important for us all to take a look at what the Scriptures have to say. Following are selected passages from the book of Psalms, and the book of Proverbs.

"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, oh Lord, make me dwell in safety... You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance... He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God in whom I trust. Surely He will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with His feathers and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and your rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways... Then you will go your way in safety and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid. When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared."

-Psalm 4:8; 32:7; 91:1-6, 11, Proverbs 3:23-26

It is an amazing promise, my friends, that even with the tragedy that took place on that day in 2001, when over 3,000 innocent men and women were viciously and savagely slaughtered by men whose only desire is to spread their twisted theocracy, even as we seek justice for our fallen friends and family, even as fighting continues around the globe, we need not fear, because we have an AMAZING refuge in the Lord.

I pray that you will be as encouraged by these Scriptures as I was.