Today is September 11, 2025. Between the horrific events of 24 years ago on this day, and then the very tragic event of yesterday, September 10, 2025, i.e., the assassination of a very fine Christian young man, Charlie Kirk, who was killed because he stood up for his beliefs and spoke the truth to a new generation and the evil ones in this world could not stand it, so they tried to stop his voice from speaking by killing him, between these two very sad events, I just wanted to withdraw from social media for a day and take some time to pray, mourn, and seek God's peace in my own heart again.
So we took a ride to one of our favorite places not too far away, Lake Swan Camp. (You can click on that link for an old post telling more about why this place is so special to us.)
Jeremiah 31:9 NKJV
"9 They shall come with weeping,
And with supplications I will lead them.
I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters,
In a straight way in which they shall not stumble..."
It was a picture perfect morning...our early morning temperature was all the way down to 68 degrees! The sun was shining, and the skies were clear and beautiful and the lake was smooth and calm...
Isaiah 33:2 NIV
"2 Lord, be gracious to us;
we long for you.
Be our strength every morning,
our salvation in time of distress."
The camp has this fun little putt putt golf course that we always enjoy playing, even if we don't do very well at it...it's still relaxing and fun and takes our mind off of our worries or concerns for a little while.
Don't ask who won the game. We sort of lost count of our number of strokes and decided to call it a tie.
It was a peaceful diversion that we needed today. I am thankful for God's provision in a time of need.
Psalm 16:8 NKJV
8 I have set the Lord always before me;
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
I don't know how you are all dealing with these double sorrows today, but I am sure it has affected most of us in similar ways.
Below is a link to the post that I wrote regarding September 11, entitled "I Didn't Want to Remember Today". I originally wrote it on September 11, 2011, on the 10 year anniversary of 9-11-2001. Then I added updates each year for several years with information that was current to each year. Rather than update it again this year, now I have this new sad event to add.
Click Here for my earlier post regarding September 11, 2001.
1 Peter 5:8-9 NKJV
8 Be sober, be vigilant;
because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion,
seeking whom he may devour.
9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
Tuesday night we started back to our choir practice at church. Appropriately, the song we practiced to sing this coming Sunday is this one:
It is a medley of One Day We'll See Jesus, and Soon and Very Soon We are Going to See the King...
We didn't record our choir singing it, but this video is the song we are doing. I think you will enjoy it...we didn't know then what would happen the next day, but I feel like we are getting closer to Christ's return every single day. I know I'm ready for Christ to return anytime...I hope you are as well.
I just found this picture and message on Facebook and thought it was worth sharing... from "Beauty for Ashes, Hope and Healing in Jesus Christ" facebood page, regarding the passing of Charlie Kirk.
"Seeing what happened yesterday through spiritual eyes.
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
Ephesians 6:12 KJV
The devil tried to assassinate the truth, yesterday.
The devil tried to assassinate The Truth more than 2000 years ago. But the grave couldn’t hold Him! His name is Jesus Christ, and He is the way, the truth, and the life!
Because Jesus lives, you can’t kill a Christian, you can only change their address.
The martyred hero Charlie Kirk stood for the truth, he stood on the word of God.
The truth will never be silenced. What the enemy meant for evil, watch God turn it for good.
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”
Genesis 50:20
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
Lord, raise up a generation of young Jesus loving, God-fearing Americans by the millions to continue the work of Charlie Kirk! The gospel will go forth! In the name of Jesus.
Pick up the baton, we have a race to win!
In His Amazing Love,
Beauty for Ashes-Hope and Healing in Jesus Christ
#charliekirk
Photo credit: Silent Preacher"
Very well said.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you posted this! You cant kill a Christian but only change their address....true. It's all so sad and deepens my conviction to speak out for our Lord Jesus.
ReplyDeleteWe are feeling much the same here Pamela. Such a loss. I really appreciate what you have shared here.
ReplyDeleteYes, the passing of Charlie Kirk just added sorrow to sorrow for me, too. Thank you for your words today, they help a lot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid idea, your "getting away" to that spot that holds sweet memories! And thank you for sharing your 9/11 Anniversary thoughts ...I read every word. That image of Charlie passing the baton is wonderful! Indeed, we have a race to win.
ReplyDeletePamela, I wrote about Charlie on my post just now, but you did a so much better job of it. I did opposite of you. I absorbed all of the beautiful words that people had to say about him. I've been watching his videos for years and always thought he was a brilliant young man and had such hope for what he would accomplish in this fallen world.
ReplyDeleteAlso, like you, I feel that the Lord's return is very, very soon. I can't explain the feeling in my soul, but it's there. I can't wait to see him. I saw a photo on FB of Charlie in Jesus's arms one moment after he took his last breath. How wonderful to be in the arms of Jesus. I can't wait for that day.
Blessings and love my friend,
Betsy
It's a very sad day indeed. Praying for Charlie's family. I'm sad for them, but Charlie is in the arms of Jesus and that's the best!
ReplyDeleteWell said, Pam. It has been a hard week here too. I have been physically sick this week and finally listened to Jeff and went to the doctor. But the down time was good for me in a way because I needed to be quiet and just listen to the Lord as well. I listened to Charlie all the time on his podcast. He was so articulate and bright for his age. His used him mightily.
ReplyDeleteThat message and image that you found on Facebook and shared here says it all, Pamela. Charlie Kirk was truly an inspirational figure to millions of young people across this nation, and I would say, older folks, too. You are so right - a Christian may be killed here on earth, but his life has eternal fulfillment. Charlie now lives with Jesus, and for that, we can rejoice. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteSo well said, Pam. And I'm glad that your hubby sensed your need to get out of the house and to a special place that would help you heal. Getting out in God's creation, and at a Christian camp that holds special memories of His past working in your life, would have been such a blessing.
ReplyDeleteAnd the image of Charlie passing the baton .. priceless!
I am still reeling from it - I guess it is because I don't understand it. He was such a wonderful man. I do not understand the hate.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your heart felt thoughts and scripture.
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Sue
Really good post, Pam. As one of our blogging friends said, "May [his] memory be a blessing."
ReplyDeleteYes. Amen. I love that last photo. Thanks for these comforting words. xo
ReplyDeleteThe devil has been roaming freely for a while now...I have seen multiple images of Kirk entering heaven on FB etc. and it has blessed me to no end he is now in the arms of our father. Keeping in prayer, my friend.
ReplyDeleteyou picked the perfect place to get away and had a perfect day for it. as always, we were 10 degrees warmer than you, at 78, but it was a cool 78, not so humid as its been.
ReplyDeletemy get away goes no further than the back yard for 5 minutes. would love to see this beautiful spot you visited.
All we can do is pray
Just look at you two out there having a wonderful time!! Your thoughts are so appreciated and much like most of the people I am surrounded by. Lord, please help this Country to recover from so much evil and sadness. This is a beautiful weekend around here in spite of the sadness of the week. Enjoy your day and let the sunshine feel your heart of with love..
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