September 11th was a day of disaster. Among other things, that’s when terrorists few planes in the World Trade Centre.
It was also a day of heroism as first responders, military personnel, and citizens rallied to help one another in the face of evil.
It was also a day which, for many people, was a day of frantic goodbyes. When people in the World Trade Centre buildings realized something was terribly wrong, they started to make phone calls.
Who did they call? They called the people who mattered most. They didn’t call their bosses or anyone like that. They called their loved ones.
And when some of them realized that they probably wouldn’t make it out alive, they said the things that matter most.
“I love you.”
“I’ll always love you.”
“Take care of the kids.”
“You mean the world to me.”
I realize this devotional is a bit heavy, but the message is important.
Life can be incredibly short. Don’t be passive about your priorities. Live with intentionality. Say the important things. Don’t put it off. Put God and people first.
In my house, we have Luke 10:27 hanging on the wall: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
Moments of duress have a way of clarifying what is and isn’t important. How wonderful would it be if we had that same clarity each and every day?
Like today.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
Notes:
-Bible quote, ESV.
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