Where was God?

[Desert Shadow]

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There were questions to some...Where was God on the 11th of
September.........?
Some of those who asked....never questioned where He was on the day
before...when things were AOK.....
I too think God was busy......read on!

> Hi,
>
> I got this from a friend of mine.
>
>
>
> As we look forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend we can
appreciate
> there is much to be thankful for. This really struck home for
me.....
>
> Subject: Fw: Where was God?
>
>
>
> Dear Family and Friends,
>
>
> I had a very dear friend question my faith in God right
> after the terrorist attack on America. Her question was
> simply put, "Where is your God today?" She was very
> hurt, as all Americans were, so I tried not to react
> defensively. Since that moment I have prayed and grieved
> over the disastrous events. However, I believe I have
> the answer. I know where God was the morning of
> September 11, 2001! He was very busy.
>
> First of all, he was trying to discourage anyone from
> taking this flight. Those four flights together held
> over 1000 passengers and there was only 266 aboard.
>
> He was on 4 commercial flights giving terrified
> passengers the ability to stay calm.
>
>
> On one of the flights he was giving strength to passengers to try to
> overtake the
> high-jackers.
>
> He was busy trying to create obstacles for employees at
> the World Trade Center. After all only around 20,000
> were at the towers when the first jet hit. Since the
> buildings hold over 50,000 workers, this was a miracle
> in itself. How many of the people who were employed at
> the WTC told the media that they were late for work or
> they had traffic delays.
>
> He was holding up 2-110 story buildings so that 2/3 of
> the workers could get out. I was so amazed that the top
> of the towers didn't topple when the jets impacted.
>
> Although this is without a doubt the worst thing I have
> seen in my life, I can see God's miracles in every bit
> of it. I keep thinking about my friend and praying for
> her every chance I have. I can't imagine going through
> such a difficult time and not believing in God. Life
> would be hopeless.
>
>
>
> On Monday, there were people fighting against praying in schools.
> On Tuesday, you would have been hard pressed to find a school where
someone
> was NOT praying.
>
>
>
> On Monday there were people trying to separate each other by race,
sex,
> color and creed.
> On Tuesday they were all holding hands.
>
>
>
> On Monday we thought that we were secure.
> On Tuesday we learned better.
>
>
> On Monday we were talking about heroes as being athletes.
> On Tuesday we relearned what hero meant.
>
>
>
> On Monday people went to work at the world trade centers as usual.
> On Tuesday they died.
>
>
>
> On Monday people were fighting the 10 commandments on government
property.
> On Tuesday the same people all said 'God help us all' while thinking
'Thou
> shall not kill'.
>
>
>
> On Monday people argued with their kids about picking up their room.
> On Tuesday the same people could not get home fast enough to hug
their
kids.
>
>
> On Monday people picked up McDonalds for dinner.
> On Tuesday they stayed home.
>
>
> On Monday people were upset that their dry cleaning was not ready on
time.
> On Tuesday they were lining up to give blood for the dying.
>
>
>
> On Monday politicians argued about budget surpluses.
> On Tuesday grief stricken they sang 'God Bless America'.
>
>
> On Monday we worried about the traffic and getting to work late.
> On Tuesday we worried about a plane crashing into your house or place
of
> business.
>
>
>
> On Monday we were irritated that our rebate checks had not arrived.
> On Tuesday we saw people celebrating people dying in the USA.
>
>
>
> On Monday some children had solid families.
> On Tuesday they were orphans.
>
>
>
> On Monday the president was going to Florida to read to children.
> On Tuesday he returned to Washington to protect our children.
>
>
>
> On Monday we emailed jokes.
> On Tuesday we did not.
>
>
>
> It is sadly ironic how it takes horrific events to place things into
> perspective, but it has. The lessons learned this week, the things
we
have
> taken for granted, the things that have been forgotten or
overlooked,
> hopefully will never be forgotten again.
>
>
> On Monday - pray and be thankful
>
> On Tuesday - pray and be thankful
>
> On Wednesday - pray and be thankful
>
> On Thursday - pray and be thankful
>
> On Friday - pray and be thankful
>
> On Saturday - pray and be thankful
>
> On Sunday - pray and be thankful
>
>
>

[b]Go ahead and delete or close this, but i thought it was worth posting....[/b]

[Transtic Nerve]

Yeah, they said that on the radio yesterday.... it was really sweet....

Although I dunno where God was.... things happen.... sometimes not even God can explain....

[lil_hell4t]

now that you think about it,it was a miricale so many people where late for werk.and that had missed planes...one of my friends has this friend who has a relative over there,he was due to go on the plane that first flew into the trade center...he missed the plane by 4 minutes...,and the story you shared ds is very touching and true....i guees it shows how the human race reacts to a crisis

[Turkey]

You're right DS! In all disasters, many people say: Where's God? And they seem to ignore the many miracles that occur. If God hadn't done all the things He did on 9/11, I'm sure there would have been at least twice as many casualties...

[PiroMunkie]

[SIZE=1]Have any of you ever thought this might be offensive to some? For example, those who don't belive in "God"? I hate it when people talk about this stuff in front of me. I went in to French class today and the next person came in and decided to draw something on the blackboard. She drew and walked away, it was the star of david. I went up there and erased it. Sorry to bring such an interruption to this topic but you can't just assume everyone's going to be fine with this crap your posting..no offense or anything..[/SIZE]

[Ryan]

First of all i believe in fate and destiny (and some may not) but i think that all the people that past-away through this attack was their fate from God. I don't know why he chose for it to be like this but it was and people here cannot answer these questions because he is the only one that knows. Second of all this is VERY offensive to people that have differen't religions so i don't think we should talk about here or anywhere. Third why r we still talking about this topic there r some people that r still trying to forget about everything and get on with their lives lik predient bush said to do and this just adds to their pain and grieving.

[Transtic Nerve]

I don't think this is more about god than it is about unity...

in DS's case, God just happens to be who he believes in thus it's his example.. I mean would you use Osiris for an example of a god if you didn't believe in him?

I think it's more of the fact that..... why... why does it take a tragedy like this for the American people to come together?

[luvbug]

[color=royalblue] wow god has become a pretty important part of my life this school year he is like a re enforcement (sp) I think now to myself how would I get through a day without praying at least once whether it's to do well on my math test or to just get through the day I don't know religion is such a personal thing and I don't think anyone was trying to force god on you piro I just think ds was sharing some feelings for someone who may be having a hard time with 9/11 or just a rough day anyways just believe in what you think is right and don't let anyone tell you that its wrong [/color]