Remembering 9/11
Who doesn’t remember where they were when they heard America was under attack, or when they first saw the footage of the planes flying into the twin towers? We were shocked, confused, vulnerable, and eventually angry. No longer isolated to other parts of the world, terrorism brought itself to our front door. As a nation, we were changed. In the face of such an atrocious act of violence our cores beliefs are challenged in ways we perhaps never imagined. In the face of any tragedy, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s goodness. Surrounded by pain, suffering, and sin we can become discouraged and feel overwhelmed by the situation, but God’s goodness and grace abound even in darkness. He is always in control, even when everything else seems so out of control. It’s because of God’s goodness that we ultimately have hope. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, God can heal and restore our joy because He is the giver of true peace. When we are able to embrace that, we rise above the chaos around us to see His face more clearly. In the same way, we have hope for the future, when all will be made right and justice will prevail. There will be no more tears and no more pain. 9/11 remains a difficult day for countless families and friends who have lost a loved one. Please take a moment to pray for them.
