A collective idea, in memory?

[LuPotillo]

I don't know how anyone else feels about the upcoming date of September 11, 2002, but I'd like to propose something...

With all the talent we have shared through this website and the tremendous faith that abounds in those sharings, could we consider a collective work? With one purpose? To bring healing to our readers concerning the memories of September 11, 2001, and the ongoing changes that have occurred because of that day? To bring healing, a comforting aid to pain.

Such a piece would have a few lines from each writer, simply because there are so many of us. It would be as though we were in a circle, taking turns, starting from the left to the right and going around. Use any writing that is comfortable to you. The goal is to give comfort, through faith, a shared work.

With that in mind, take part if you will. May God bless our words as we share. I'll start...

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In the blink of an eye, we came to know
hatred isn't always an outward blow
but one secretly kept for many a year
Stopping your heart in the instant of fear.

Strangers reaching to help another in need
We saw the Lord's hand extended with speed
We saw His cross of two beams of steel
And knew of His presence through the frightening ordeal.

[Baselice]

Dear Lu,
Thank you,This is a wonderful tribute, I pray that the Lord will inspire us all with His words. And that our words will heal many bleeding hearts.
In Christ
Mary Ann
PS your poem was very beautiful.

AMERICA (ACROSTIC)

A midst the pain and sorrow God holds us by His hand.
M emories of our love ones are countless as the sand.
E verlasting punishment awaits Bin Ladens soul.
R estoration in our hearts again will make us whole.
I n time we'll understand these crimes that now, make no sense.
C onquering our enemy with God as our defense.
A MERICA again will rise from this cruel offense.

BY Mary Ann Baselice

[ladypreacher]

God is good, all the time.

Legacy

The tragedies of September 11, 2001 were seared into our memories and branded into our hearts.

Our nation will never be the same. We will never be the same.

I thank God for His tender mercies, they are new every morning; Great is His faithfulness.

Jesus, the same yesterday, today, and forever.

[Baselice]

PRAYER

Our Father
We come to you united in our hearts asking first that you would protect America from any terorist attacks.
We pray Dear God that you would comfort the hearts of all those who have lost their love ones on September 11th 2001. Tomorrow will be a sad time as we are reminded of last years tragedy. May we in our pain turn to you for healing. Heal our land Dear God and turn the hearts of this great Nation back to you.
Let us see the good that can come out of such evil, because we trust in you.
Lord fill us your children with your words to bring comfort to those who seek answers.
We pray these prayers in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Amen!

[whitecoffee]

Dear God

I stand with my American brothers and sisters in remembrance of their grief and pain. We believe in your sovereign hand and have faith that good will come out of evil.

Father, we pray that today the world will again see a demonstration of your forgiveness and mercy in action. We pray especially for the Moslems of the world - that you would in your divine plan bring them to salvation.

Thank you, Father, for you are always in control and you are always here with us.

Amen.

Mei