“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” [Martin Luther King, Jr.]
As a 53 year-old, I believe that I am leading a rich and exciting life and that I am doing my little bit to make the world a better place. But look at Martin Luther King, Jr. He, too, was a clergyman and did his best. He never held public office and yet is one of only 4 individuals honored by a National Holiday. King’s contribution to our making our union “more perfect” cannot be overstated. His participation in the nonviolent campaign for Civil Rights ended with his assassination in 1968 when he was only 39 years old.
Thank you, Lord, for the gift of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Marg 01.18.10 at 8:25 am
Dr. King is one of two speakers who grabs me and shakes me to the core. I have a hard time listening to him because I feel so emotional for what more he might have given us. He is still fresh. He speaks for all regarding being “judged on the content of our character” rather that anything else. This week I will not judge anyone on anything frivolous and try to see things as MLK did.
M.
Eric 01.18.10 at 12:20 pm
I asked the Lord in prayer this morning, “Do you really change things in this world?” I think you provided His answer. Thank you.
Paul 01.22.10 at 9:44 am
Marg,
You and me both.
Paul
Paul 01.22.10 at 9:44 am
Eric,
What a great take on this. Thanks, as always, for sharing your response.
Paul