Eleven years ago today, I was a successful independent contractor making close to $40,000 per year. My wife and I were home schooling our first child tag team style; I took the mornings and she spent time with him each afternoon. Life appeared to be going great until early Tuesday morning.
After receiving a package from UPS, I was informed to turn on my television. As I spent the next hour glued to the aftermath, worked called to tell me not to come in. Since I had a contract with a bank across the street from the Liberty Bell, the entire block was shut down. Every site I visited daily closed their doors by noon, leaving me time to ponder what on earth just happened. While over 2,000 people lost their lives, I lost several contracts overnight leading me to pursue a career in teaching.
The Sunday after 9/11/01 inspired many people to seek God. More Americans attended church on September 16th, 2001 than any other day in the history of our country. Each Sunday since, church attendance has gradually declined. Does America need another 9/11 to wake them up again? I am afraid America is suffering from complacency like the Laodiceans in Revelation 3:14-18. God continues to knock on the door of our hearts, Revelation 3:19-20, yet you and I must let Jesus in. The choice is yours.
By Jay Mankus
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