A Soldier's Poem

CrimsonTide4 · #1 10-07-2001, 12:55 PM

On the news right now they are reporting on the bombing today that the USA did to Afghanistan.

Our world/life as we know it, is getting ready to change.

korkscru · #2 10-07-2001, 02:41 PM

No, CrimsonTide4, our world is not GETTING READY to change. It has ALREADY changed. All I can say is God have mercy on us. HE (the one and only TRUE and LIVING God) is the ONLY one in control of this whole thing.

ClassyLady · #3 10-07-2001, 03:20 PM

Well, I have many, many mixed emotions about this. But, I can say one thing, I did not expect to wake up on a Sunday morning and see this on the news.

straightBOS · #4 10-07-2001, 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by ClassyLady
Well, I have many, many mixed emotions about this. But, I can say one thing, I did not expect to wake up on a Sunday morning and see this on the news.

Agree.....

Right now, I'm not really sure what to think.

So far, I haven't really heard many reports of any deaths or injuries. I stopped watching hours ago because I felt there was much propaganda being given out... I'm not really sure how dropping bombs is a humanitarian effort

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But if anyone has any more info, please enlight..

stillwater15 · #5 10-07-2001, 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by korkscru
No, CrimsonTide4, our world is not GETTING READY to change. It has ALREADY changed. All I can say is God have mercy on us. HE (the one and only TRUE and LIVING God) is the ONLY one in control of this whole thing.

couldn't have said it better myself.

CrimsonTide4 · #6 10-08-2001, 06:28 AM

Anyway, when I said our world and life as we know it is getting ready to change I meant in so far as FURTHER change. I also meant that FOR ME this takes on another level of meaning and change as I have to look at my students tomorrow and prepare to answer questions and to remind them yet again that ALL people no matter where they are from are being effected by the events of September 11.

I have ALWAYS recognized ONE LIVING GOD and HIS SON. It is NOW that some of our fellow countrymen are starting to sing HIS praises. There is no doubt that God is in control.

Many of us have heard that question "Where was your GOD when the World
Trade Center and the Pentagon was attacked?" Well I know where my GOD was
the morning of September 11, 2001, and He was very busy!

He was trying to discourage anyone from taking these flights Those four
flights together held over 1000 passengers and there were only 266 aboard.

He was on 4 commercial flights giving terrified passengers the ability to
stay calm Not one of the family members who were called by a loved one on
one of the high-jacked planes said that passengers were screaming in the
background On one of the flights he was giving strength to passengers to
try to overtake the highjackers.

He was busy trying to create obstacles for employees at the World Trade
Center on their way to work After all, only around 20,000 were at the
towers when the first jet hit Since the buildings held over 50,000
workers, this was a Miracle in itself How many of the people who were
employed at the World Trade Center 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 And when they did fall, they fell inward GOD didn't allow
them to topple over, as many more lives would have been lost.

And when the buildings went down, my GOD picked up almost 6,000 of his
children and carried them home with him Reassuring his frighten children
that the worst was over and the best was yet to come

He sat down and cried that 19 of his children could have so much hate in
their hearts That they didn't choose him, but another god that doesn't
exist, and now they are lost forever.

He sent his children that are best trained for this disaster and had them
save the few that were still alive, but unable to help themselves And then
sent many others to help in anyway they were needed.

He still isn't finished though, he held the loved ones that were left
behind in his arms He comforts them daily His other children are given
the strength to reach out to them and help them in any way they can.

And I believe he will continue to help us in what is to come He will give
the people in charge of this great nation the strength and the wisdom to do
the right thing He would never leave us in our time of need.

So when anyone asks, "Where was your GOD on September 11", you can say
"everywhere"! And yes, although this is without a doubt the worst thing I
have seen in my life, I see God's miracles in every bit of it I keep
praying for those who don't believe in GOD, every chance I have I can't
imagine going through such a difficult time and not believing in GOD.

Life would be hopeless.

korkscru · #7 10-08-2001, 02:42 PM

Say, CT4, is that a poem that you wrote? If not, then I would encourage you to see it as such. It's enlightening, encouraging, and out-right EXCELLENT!!!!

CrimsonTide4 · #8 10-08-2001, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by korkscru
Say, CT4, is that a poem that you wrote? If not, then I would encourage you to see it as such. It's enlightening, encouraging, and out-right EXCELLENT!!!!

No my mommy sent it to me as a forward from a listserve she is on. I thought I would share it with my GC family and friends to enlighten and encourage as times get progressively tougher nad people think GOD is not here.

AlacrityZK · #9 10-08-2001, 03:47 PM

Can I get an Amen, for Sister CT4? Girl, I hear ya loud and clear!!!

smlwonderdst · #10 10-09-2001, 10:43 AM

And the people of God said

AMEN!

juniorgrrl · #11 10-09-2001, 10:56 AM

I was just reading some of the active threads and came upon this one.

I must say, CrimsonTide4, what you wrote was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing that wisdom with everyone. Its very comforting in such scary times.

CrimsonTide4 · #12 09-10-2002, 03:23 PM

As September 11th comes back again, I just want to remind you all that God is not missing.

oneinamillion · #13 09-10-2002, 06:23 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
As September 11th comes back again, I just want to remind you all that God is not missing.

CrimsonTide4 thanks for sharing that, it was awesome.

DSTilmatic_1913 · #14 09-13-2002, 02:38 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
As September 11th comes back again, I just want to remind you all that God is not missing.

And he never was. God is always present. He has all power in his hand. Everything that happens, happens for a reason. Whether we understand that reason is a different question. To all - continue to be encouraged and keep your faith. In this day and time - faith is all we have and all we need. God Bless

CrimsonTide4 · #15 09-11-2003, 09:07 AM

TTT as we remember. . .