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911 0n 9/11

I am musing about:

911 on 9/11/20


Nineteen years ago already.

Our nation, survived. Thanks be to God.

But not without scars, heartbreak and ramifications. Life moved on for most of us. But for many, it would never be the same again.

We have not forgotten.

We must not forget.

May the memory stay etched on our brains and hearts. May we continue to care and pray for those whose lives changed forever on that fateful, indescribable, terrible day. We can not truly understand, but as we try to, may our souls ache. May we care. Deeply.

At some time in the future, Covid will also be a distant memory. 

At least that is our hope and prayer.

But what will lie in it's wake? What will recovery look like? What crisis is next on the horizon?

Scary to think about. So maybe we just shouldn't.

But bottom line, come what may, may we take courage and step out in faith, knowing that the Lord will equip and provide. He is a redeemer.  For " we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

 How will God redeem this Covid season or any time of crisis for that matter, for good? What is good? Ultimate good? Day to day good? Our good, good God knows and understands what is for our own good in ways that only He can know. Somethings we just can not understand. We just have to keep on keeping on. And trust in God. The Provider of the Ultimate Good!

May it thus be our purpose, to do our part to help others come to know and serve Him, so they too can go forward with the same faith and confidence, despite the hard and scary, knowing that "All things work together for good". 

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