Today I Pray

(Words to the above)

"Tragedy has knocked at our nation's golden door.

The dust fell so thick and so heavy, we felt it all around us,

even though we're hundreds of miles away.

With you and with others all across our land, we grieve and we pray.

Lady Liberty may be surrounded by ashes, but she still stands

and her light shines in the hearts of Americans who rally to the aid of those who suffer.

Her light shines in the hundreds who lined up at the local red cross

ready and waiting, for three hours of more,

to give blood to someone they don't know on the other side of the country.

Her light shines in the unnumbered throngs who have gathered in prayer today.

Her light shines in memory of those who have died.

Our nation has overcome tragedy before and we will rise triumphant again.

The words of Abraham Lincoln echo through the ages: "Let us strive to bind up the nation's wounds. To do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.

We are one nation under God and we turn to him for peace and hope

He is the balm that will heal the wound.

He is the calm in the midst of the storm.

He has comforted his people through the ages.

To Joshua of old and to each of us today his promise is sure

I will not fail thee nor forsake thee.

Be strong and of good courage.

Be not afraid

neither be thou dismayed,

for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

(via yahoo)

"Time is passing.  Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th.  We will remember every rescuer who died in honor.  We will remember every family that lives in grief.  We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children." - President George W. Bush

(via yahoo)

What a wonder it would be to be able to visit the memorial alone.

Even though there will continually be people visiting,

I hope that one day I can visit this place myself.

I am always amazed at how this event has touched me

even though I was so far away.

Today I pray for all those who lost a loved one,

who were heroes to the many who survived, and

to those who have been touched by this event.

What a blessing it is to have the knowledge of the true gospel

in my life.  I know that our Savior suffered and died on the cross for us.

Through that great act, we can return to live with Him

and those that we love.

If only everyone could have the same assurance,

that this life is not the end.

What a comfort.