9/11/2025
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants.
Psalm 116:15
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
John 15:13
Today is the day we remember the fateful day of September 11, 2001, when our nation was attacked by al-Qaeda terrorists. In the midst of the horror, anxiety, and grief, our government acted swiftly in defense of our nation while the first responders and citizens dug fiercely through the rubble searching for survivors against all odds and recovering the charred and broken remains of the innocent victims.
There had been no provocation prior to the attack, but it had been well-planned by the enemy. Almost 3,000 people died that day on the attack on the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in an open field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, all attacks killing nearly 3,000 people. United Airlines Flight 93 was enroute to Washington DC, so the crew and the people fought back, laying down their lives to save the many more who would have died had the plane reached the intended destination.
This morning I joined the online National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Observance Ceremony with our President Donald John Trump speaking. On Wednesday, a dear friend of our President and dear to so many in this nation and world, a mighty man of God, Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated at a gathering in Utah at the Utah University where Charlie was speaking to a huge crowd gathered against recent violence and the transgender involvement. As President Trump spoke at the 9/11 ceremony, he was still visibly emotional, grieved, and guarded by the senseless death of this 31 year old man who leaves behind a wife and two small children. President Trump loves this country, our country, and when he delivered his speech, it came from his heart, as did his sentiments spoken for Charlie. Our President has had two attempts on his life, and he has faced tremendous opposition from so many since he announced his decision to run for President the first term. Prior to that he was everyone's "friend" who now spew hatred and discord. It is interesting to me how quickly supposed friends turn against us when we no longer walk their circles or choose their gods. Sadly, as I say over and over again, this is visible in the Christian churches, many who refuse to speak out for justice and righteousness.
The service payed homage to every citizen who gave their lives on that day, naming them one by one. At similar ceremonies in New York City and in Pennsylvania, the names were also listed, as each gave their lives for their country. The field in Pennsylvania is now a honored landmark dedicated to the memory of these courageous people.
In the midst of the ceremonies honoring the ones who gave their lives on 9/11 and those who lived, after saving others, and those who chose to change their direction in life, there were many who stood in protest and jeered. This was especially the case in the death of Charlie Kirk. It grieves me to the depth of my soul to say that the greatest signs of joy and celebration of this martyr's death came from elected officials in Congress, who have been the instigators of hate crimes and devastation of cities, causing riots, the ones who probably assisted in the January 6 events, blaming it on innocent citizens. The words of one representative have been loudly heard spewing hatred, violence, antisemitism, and evil remarks calling for the downfall of this nation. This person and any elected official who is allowed to remain in a government position or even remain a citizen of the United States after speaking in such an evil manner brings shame upon our country and the citizens who support it. I am not a politician, nor do I care about the rhetoric, but I care about God's laws, and God's government, and the Bible is very clear about who is in charge. Charlie died because he understood that, but he had the courage to speak out, to speak truth, the truth of the Word of God. He was direct, not controversial, but he was polite and always thanked the people for their questions, even if they disagreed. This is why the young people who gathered at these events, most against him, listened to him. They paid attention to what was being said and the answers provided by Charlie that came directly from the Word of God, the Word of Truth. Young people are hungry for the truth, not the blatant discord, suppositions, coerced madness forced on the weak minded by agents of the devil. They are hungry for the truth that brings life, the truth that says they matter, and that they have purpose.
Today we remember 9/11/2001, and I pray that in remembering we also recognize that God, in His grace and mercy, has chosen to give our nation another chance to get it right. He has placed a man in the White House whose life is being transformed and renewed. He is remembering that God spared his life, and although Donald John Trump cannot save our nation, nor any man or woman, by surrendering to the will of his Father in Heaven, he will be given the wisdom to effect change in this nation and world. Our God is in control. No man. Let us remember this truth.
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