September 11 opens up so many thoughts in my heart and head. Considering the tragedy and memories of this day in 2001, my heart yearns for understanding. Some things I may never understand.

I have Muslim friends who have family members and friends who were persecuted, killed and torn apart by the evil of others. They too grieve for what happened on American soil 11 years ago. Many refugee families I know are saddened by the memory of 9/11 and want us to know how sorry they are that evil came to our land and hurt our families. They are thankful for our involvement at trying to stop those who tear families, villages and cities apart and understand how difficult and complicated the situation is.

On this day, we want to remember those lives lost and those families who were surprised by the happenings in our new world, America. I believe God is a God who loves ALL people and wants ALL people to know Him as love and not hate. While I do not believe world peace can really happen until the King of Peace returns, I aim to walk unashamedly in His likeness here on earth and help make life as much as heaven on earth as God wills it to be. That does not mean I’ll make no mistakes along the way. It does mean I can learn from others as I have already learned first hand how misinterpretations and misunderstandings can lead to unresolved heartache, jealousy, anger, and fights. I am also hopeful and reassured that God will bring together His people in order to accomplish His great purposes. It kinda gets confusing to me or complicating to publicly express. All I do know is when it seems to get messy and confusing my call is to first, just love…ALL people. I’ll let Him handle the rest. And just perhaps others will one day come to know Him because of my sincere expression of love. If I can just love…I might be just a bit ahead.