How Did We Get This Far?

Twenty years ago, one of the worst events in American history happened. It is a day that everybody over the age of thirty will always remember. It was a date that would live in horror, and yet we as Americans quickly and supernaturally showed our resilience. The quick aftermath of what happened twenty years ago defined how America should be. We showed love toward our neighbor, and our appreciation for our country. We did not let the tragedy of 9-11 hurt us. Rather it made us stronger. We showed that we would not go without a fight. It were the tragedy of those two buildings that brought this country into the twenty-first century.

Yet here we are twenty years later; once again so divided. How did we get this far? One would think that we as a country would grow stronger in character from an event that changed the entire world. Yet sadly now, and hopefully it is just me, I see a place full of wokism, a place filled with people who are against democracy and capitalism, a place filled with people who try to sound grown up, but seem to be against taking accountability for their actions. The list goes on. So with a raised eyebrow and a confused look on my face, I wonder, 'when did this country take this turn for the worst'.

Sigh...

Nevertheless, I believe this country can and will once again show it's resilience in a mighty and righteous way, and I believe that it will be much sooner than later. God did not destroy Sodom and Gomorra because of their wickedness, but rather because there was not ten righteous people in the city. I know that there are righteous people in this country. Still, we must stand up and lead. We must lead in the households. We must lead in the schools. We must lead in the PTA's. We must lead in the workplace, and we must raise our children to be leaders. We must mentor the children to become leaders. We must not only rely on the economy to save us. We must not only rely on the first responders to help us. We must not only rely on the teachers to teach our children.

First we must rely on God. Nevertheless, no matter what our beliefs, we must love and help our neighbor. We must hold ourselves accountable for all of our actions. When we make a mistake, we must own up to it instead of passing blame. I do not know how we got to this point in the great United States of America. Still, like twenty years ago, I know that we can and will show that same resilience. This Country will show it's greatness, and others will once again see America as the first country to turn to for help.