A Prayer For The Nation

Today marks the 15th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on this country. As Alan Jackson wrote, "Where where you when the world stopped turning that September day?" For those of us old enough to remember, I doubt where we were and what we were doing will ever be forgotten. Those of a younger generation my guess is what the generation who fought in World War II felt like when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred. My prayer is that another generation never have to remember an attack on this country, but that they are taught to always remember both of these historical events.

For those who remember, following the events of 9/11 it did not matter what race, gender, and religious or political affiliation a person had because the end goal was to come together as a nation to overcome the horrific acts of the day. People donated blood, helped families, and I specifically remember a time of people genuinely being extremely kind and civil toward everyone. This is my prayer for the nation - that we never forgot how to be kind and civil toward everyone. Let not hate, fear of the unknown and disagreements divide this nation for that is not what the Founders of these United States would have wanted.

Let us come together in peace to face any fears and disagreements and continue the work of this great nation for the betterment of the world.

Peace and blessings.