9/11 Light

9/11 Reflections at Dusk

How the Light still shines 

on the red, white and blue.

That when deep darkness reigned to wipe out hope-

 there was the terror of the unknown.

But the preserving trait in all of the days

 that followed were the unity and solidarity.

The deep, deep thankfulness to live where I do,

and not take these amazing gifts

 of freedom for granted.

Such sadness covered this day-

eighteen years ago.

And seeped into the days that followed.

But, we step back and trust in this God of HOPE,

even on the dark days.

For this gracious gift, 

I see how ordinary days are really never-

just ordinary.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace 

in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit 

you may abound in hope.