“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6
On September 11, 2001, Mychal Judge was a Catholic priest who was serving as a chaplain to the New York City Fire Department. Upon learning that the World Trade Center had been hit by the first of two jetliners, the 68-year old Mychal rushed to the site. Rudolph Giuliani, the Mayor of New York City, met him and asked Mychal to pray for the city and its victims. Mychal prayed over some bodies lying on the streets, and then entered the lobby of the World Trade Center North Tower, where an emergency command post had been organized. There he continued offering aid and prayers for the rescuers, the injured, and the dead.
When the South Tower collapsed at 9:59 am, debris went flying through the North Tower lobby, killing many inside, including Mychal. At the moment he was struck in the head and killed, Mychal was repeatedly praying aloud, "Jesus, please end this right now! God, please end this!"
No matter what situation you find yourself, be strong in the Lord. Today in prayer, praise Jesus Christ that when our faith is tested, we can be strong in Him.
“Courage is not measured by the fear you never feel, but by the fear you manage to overcome.” – John Eddison
God’s Word: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
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