I remember the day well. I was sent to my home room class where my teacher, Mrs. Cole, turned on the news. Other students and I settled into our sets fixed on the banner that ran accords the bottom of the TV hanging by the loud speaker. Breaking News it said. A video played in the background of two huge towers in New York City. One building was smoking as the news anchor voiced over the chaos.
We had no idea what was going on at the time. All we knew was a plane flew into what the news anchor called The World Trade Center. Mrs. Cole was doing her best to keep us all calm as we anticipated a early dismissal from school. We were scared and glad about that announcement of going home.
Then, as we prepared to leave, the second plane hit. To watch a plane run into a building was crazy to watch. Real fear set in. I can say the teachers and administrators did their best to keep us calm. They showed true leadership in the midst of a real threat.
It was in the days afterward did I notice a real change in people. There seemed to be a real seeking after God in prayer. People were selflessly serving one another. Giving all they had to ensure we came together as a nation to mourn the loss of our fellow Americans while preparing to answer back in resilience. We would not be sent into cowardice. People of all backgrounds become one.
The results of September 11th, 2001 did many things. The things I remember are the unity and pride I saw in the American people. But what I remember most is the prayers. People were praying for God’s blessing on the families of those we lost and praying for God to bless our nation again. It was something of Heaven to me. I hope we get back to prayer again; back to seeking God – seeking his blessing. Not all Americans are followers of Christ, but I wish they were.
As a follower of Christ, I long for the day when I stand with billions before the throne of Christ. All from different back grounds, ethnicities, countries, tribes, and tongue. All with one thing in common – we are delivered by the blood of the Lamb.
True freedom is found in Jesus Christ. If you would like to learn more about this good news of Jesus, you can read of his Gospel here. SDG!
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