Dear God,
On September 11th our country needed you more than ever and you, as you always are, were there for us. When people all over the world heard the news, they were struck with shock and sorrow. But during that time that it felt like we were living in a nightmare we knew where to turn for peace. As the World Trade Centers fell, our faith in you grew taller than ever.
You, and only you, could give us the peace and reassurance that we so desperately needed. We walked through the valley of the shadow of death, but we feared no evil because you were with us, and you comforted us. On September 11th, there was only one set of footprints on the beach, because on that awful day, you carried us. Some people ask why you left us that day, but we know that just the opposite happened. After the first attack you were right in the middle of the terror. You were in the firefighters, policemen and others who sacrificed their own lives to save others. Lord please empower us with the same strength and bravery that you gave those men and women that day so that we may sacrifice our own selfish desires and live for you and each other every day of our lives.
You have blessed us and our country so abundantly even though we don't deserve it. Thank you so much. Please protect our country against evil and empower our leaders with the wisdom that only you can provide. Continue to be with families who lost a loved one on that day and are still suffering. Bless them with peace, comfort and hope knowing that they are not along but that you are with them.
It is so amazing Lord how you can turn such an awful event into good. We as Americans have never been closer to each other and to you than we were after 9/11. Help us work to keep our country close to you and remain "one nation under God."
In Jesus Christ's precious and holy name,
Amen
Pearce Godwin
September 11, 2002
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