WEDNESDAY September 11, 2024

Patriot Day

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18

Many hearts were broken and crushed on September 11, 2001. We must never forget what happened––it is a day that lives on in infamy. Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, when people watched in utter horror as two of four hijacked planes were flown into the Twin Towers at the World Trade Centre in New York City.

Another two hijacked planes flew toward their targets. One intentionally crashed into the Pentagon, killing 184 people, while the other, it is believed, was rapidly heading in the direction of the White House. Brave passengers and crew sought to regain control of the plane, which eventually crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. These suicide terror attacks were attributed to al-Qaeda Islamic extremists.

In one tragic day, nearly 3,000 Americans were killed. Innocent men, women and children died because of a hate-based ideology. By a joint resolution approved on December 18, 2021, Congress designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day” and requested the observance be annually recognized as “National Day of Service and Remembrance.”

Located on the very site of the former World Trade Centre complex is the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. It honors the many lives of those who were lost. The Pentagon Memorial was also created to honor those who died. These places have become a reminder to future generations not to forget their faith in God, and to always fight to uphold the values that citizens of a free world share.

As Christians, it is our duty to continue to pray for the families who have continued to endure such great grief. We also need to pray for God’s protection over our land. We are living in the Last Days, and times are tough. There are people who are just plain evil. Lawlessness and violence cover our land. With open borders, something like this could happen again. As Christians, we need to get on our knees and pray.

Please join me in praying for America, that we will turn our hearts back toward God.
~Billy Graham~

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