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"This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.

It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him."

Lamentations 3:21-24

On this date, since 2001, we witness tributes, read memorials, and remember the greatest tragedy to literally hit American soil in our Nation's history.  We remember lost family, friends, and first-responders.  We remember who we were with, where we were, and what we were doing when the Twin Towers began to crumble after the first attack at 7:14 AM CDT.  We recall choices made in split-seconds of time that forever altered our daily lives and continue to haunt our memories to this day.  We wonder, "What if..."

Those left behind must continue in the footsteps of the fallen, and remember where our Hope comes from.

Our hope comes from the Lord.

Jeremiah penned these verses, moved by the Holy Spirit of God, when he was pressed to the point of despair.  Have you been there?

I have.

At that time, I never thought I would recover.

BUT GOD.

There are times in our past, there are times in our present and there will be times in the future when we will feel as if we are consumed.  Take heart!  We are promised to never be completely destroyed.

We are promised to be enveloped in the Divine Mercies of God Himself.

As we remember our history on this day...

    may we always be ready to recall...

        The blessings, mercies and faithfulness of God.

            But that's just me!

"When you come to the end of your rope, reach for the hem of His garment."  Anonymous