| Through out this almost surreal week I watched and listened tearfully, as the events and there consequences unfolded. I heard more then one time.... Where was God ? I thought about this myself for quite awhile.This is the answer I came up with. Through this insideous evil, I believe I saw GOD this week. GOD was on that flight where the passengers converged on the hi-jackers. Although the passengers and crew died, their efforts saved hundreds of people by crashing in an uninhabited area. GOD was at the World Trade Center when the Firefighters and Police charged into the buildings. Forsaking their own lives as they tried to save others. GOD is with us even now as the members of the Rescue Teams feverishly work to uncover the victims at the Trade Center and Pentagon. GOD is here by giving our leaders temperance: not lashing back in anger, but waiting, making an educated and informed decision. GOD is here every time one of us say a prayer, light a candle, volunteer, give blood, or offer a kind word to a soul that is hurting. I watched, paralized and helpless, as the walls of the Trade Center came down. I realized at that very moment, other walls, walls that stood for much longer then that building, came down with it. Suddenly in the matter of hours things that were so important became so insignificant. Rescuers that dig for the victims want to find anyone. Victims waiting to be freed do not care who will save them. The Blood that was sorely needed saved, no matter who it came from. GOD does not see race, gender , class or cultural differences. I believe that GOD is love and compassion. Many people this week have been the true reflection of what GOD is. Through this pain and grief we have become one, we have united. We are Americans. GOD Bless America |
| Where was God? By Coleen Mitchell |