I know that it's two days early, but I figured that I would just post this now. It's also 2:22 when I finally finish this in the morning, so remember that as well.
Wow, ten years it has been.. Time flies.. Tonight, I looked at over 200 pictures of that fateful day, and I see all the hurt that was there. All the death, pain, and sorrow that was afflicted into everyone's hearts. I remember I was 7 years old, second grade, and it was around lunch time when got the news. We were all sent home early. For me, my mom worked, so I went to my grandparent's house that doesn't live that far away from me. I was by myself in their living room, watching all of this happen. I just remember being so speechless. I have never seen anything tragic in the world before (anything I could comprehend anyway.) I feel horrible for all the people who had lost loved ones that day. The whole world had just stopped. People just in awe of what they are experiencing. I saw some photos tonight, and some people had signs like "Keep the Faith", "Hang In There", and one that really stuck out to me was "We Will Prevail" Hmm.. I'll tell you something, and hear me when I say this:
If more people in America would love more, America could do things that you couldn't even believe.
I saw pictures of people at a college in Utah, and there were 10,000 people in one room praying for the people who were deeply effected by this catastrophic event. 10,000!! While that we being held, people were lining up outside the Red Cross, ready to donate their blood to those who were injured that day. MASS amounts of people praying, hugging, and showing compassion and love to other people. Who they didn't even know! I wish more people would have that kind of love today. I'm not saying "You guys need to love more, or else!" and I'm not being holier-than-thou. I know, sometimes even for me it's hard to show love towards people, who I don't necessarily like. I'm just saying (myself included) that we, as a church, need to reach out to those in need. Love one another, make amends with your enemies. John 15:12-14 (MSG) says this:
"This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. You are my friends when you do the things I command you."
Food for thought as we near the 10th anniversary of September 11th.
Until next time,
Canaan
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