Psa 23:1 ¶ [[A Psalm of David.]] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psa 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Psa 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psa 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psa 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Psa 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
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While listening to the Glen Beck radio program, he asked the question:
Are you a 9/10/2001-er, 9/11/2001-er, or 9/12/2001-er?
It was interesting to note what Glen articulated this morning. He mentioned that he can't even remember where he was, what he did, who he saw, or anything else that happened on 9/10/2001. However, he remembers exactly where he was, what he heard, when he heard it, what his reaction was, who he was with, what range of feelings went through his heart and mind, and how he felt on that fateful day of 9/11/2001.
I can too! Quite vividly, in fact.
I'm sure this is true for almost everyone.
Even though I can't remember such details about last Thursday, I can remember many, many details about that horrific day.
Glen went on to say that he can also remember how he felt and what he did on 9/12/2001.
Can you?
I still can!
It was a range of emotions that I will never forget. I can still picture the scene at the church when two friends and I attended a special service to pray, mourn, cry, repent, and begin to heal.
During his monologue, Glen pointed out that many in our government still live and act with the same mentality that they had before the terrorist attacks on that fateful day. That was probably the most judgmental opinion he shared.
He isn't the only one to do so.
If anyone watched C-Span this morning, the callers were quite varied on their opinions about (and for many - absolute contempt for) our government, too.
As usual, American opinions run the gamut - even seven years later.
I want to encourage people to speak their minds on this topic. I know that can be dangerous, because harsh opinions and comments are bound to be shared. Please try to keep your comments civil.
Glen was much more general and less judgmental when he stated something similar to the fact that 'others live their lives in the tragedy of that day - whatever that means to each individual.'
Still others, he stated, 'live in the 9/12/2001 mentality' - which, again, can mean different things to different people.
How do you live?
Where (emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually speaking) do you live today?
Are you a 9/10/2001-er, 9/11/2001-er, or 9/12/2001-er?
What does that mean to you, personally?
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Former related posts with additional links:
Remembering September 11, 2001
9/11 Survivor Sense of Urgency to Share Gospel