Praise You in This Storm

Ten years ago
the Twin Towers fell.

I remember how frightened I was that day.

I was on a bus trip to Chicago's Botanical Gardens

with my mom and my dad.

I heard someone talking about it at the McDonald's 

we had stopped at for coffee and a restroom break.

I asked "excuse me, are you talking about a movie?"
Their answer floored me.

I just wanted to be in my home.

I wanted my family gathered around me.

I wanted to be in front of my TV so 

I could be informed.

My kids were in college and high school.

They didn't have cell phones.

My brother-in-law was in China.

I felt we were too scatttered.

I was fearful.

But my family was safe.

No one was in real danger.

I cannot fathom what New Yorkers felt.

My heart broke for them.

I was proud of our country.

And I still am.

I prayed then

and I am praying today

for all those who lost their lives 

and for the people who loved them.

We live in a fallen world.

The fighting continues.

My good friend's brother 

was injured badly on Friday.

I have friends with sons/daughters

who live in the danger zone

to protect me and my rights.

Brave men/ women are dying.

What is the answer?

Prayer is the answer.

I don't have the solution

but I turn to the One who does.

I praise him.

 I ask for his wisdom 

and his strength.

I trust Him for

He is good all the time.

Please pray for our country,
our military,

and their loved ones.

246. freedom to worship

236. God who listens  

56. the right scripture at just the right time