Still Remembering

I was just sitting here thinking about how hard it is to believe that 15 years have passed since September 11, 2001 and all the terrible events that occurred that very day.  I still remember where I was and what I doing that day when I heard of the terrorist attacks.  At times it almost seems like it was yesterday that they occurred. 

I remember back in 1990 my brother and I went to visit a friend who lived on Long Island.  Our friend took us into New York City and gave us the tour.  I remember climbing up the spiral stairs going up the Statue of Liberty.  I remember going to the top of the Empire State Building and looking way down to the streets below and seeing all kinds of yellow taxis navigating the streets below.

I also remember looking off in the distance and seeing the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.  I remember how beautiful they looked standing there.  I remember our friend wanted to take us to the World Trade Center so we could tour it as well but I said no because I was too tired from looking at so many other things in the City that day. 

My prayers go out to all the families, friends, first responders, the USA, our military personnel , and all who have been affected by the terrorist attack on America.  We will truly never forget what happened that day.

Horrible and bad things do happen in our world unfortunately.  There are people who do evil and awful things because their hearts are full of hate. 

There is good news however.  There is a place to turn for comfort.  We can turn to the true living God. 

The Lord loves us and He will comfort us in times of trouble.  We must turn to Him with our sorrows and our cares for He cares for us.  The Lord Jesus Christ died on the Cross, shedding His blood for our sins.  He paid the price for us.  It is through Jesus sacrifice on the cross that we obtain forgiveness of our sins.  It is by His grace that we are saved.  We must put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ.

It is ok to feel sad about the bad things that happen in life.  The Lord understands our sadness and our sorrow.  He is always waiting for us to talk to Him about it.  All we have to do is turn to Him in prayer and lean on Him. 

Let us lay our burdens down before Him and receive His comforting touch.  He is great and faithful.
We can trust Him.

Lord,
We thank You for Your comforting hand.
Help us in times of sorrow.
Lead us and guide us.
In Jesus name,
Amen.