To this day I can remember where I was and what I was doing when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. And I can remember, not only the news of the airliners flying into the Twin Towers, but where I was and what I was doing.

Where were you on September 11th? Were you eating breakfast in your kitchen as I was, at school or even work? When an event is exciting, spectacular, or horrific in the world, we will always remember where we were and most likely what we were doing.

We will always remember what happened on Ground Zero. Where I was during that shocking morning, will always be burned in my memory. It, in some small way, helps me remember the pain we all felt that day. Many of us ourselves, will face days where our lives are shattered and filled with pain.

Just recently, we have seen the effects of Hurricane Harvey on the lives of thousands in Houston and its surrounding areas. This will always be their Ground Zero.

The Ground Zero of our lives helps us to remember the One who is always with us. God has not left us in this time of sorrow. He brings mercy, compassion and grace. And our heavenly Father will shower us with love that is beyond our understanding!

We still grieve the pain of those families who lost loves ones on September 11th. So on the anniversary of this fateful day, let us pray for each one of them and for our country, the United States of America! We remember the pain and sorrow, but let us look forward to a new tomorrow, and a hope of America in love and unity.