Thank You, Dr. King

Today, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, I encourage you to watch, read or listen to his speeches. Research his impact, his philosophy and his love for God. Reflect back, but look forward. What can you do to stand up for people in the divided country we are living in? What can you do to speak out when you see injustice? What can you do to love all people and fight for all people the way God loves all people? I'm grateful for my church. We talk about, recognize and celebrate diversity. My pastor encourages us to look at the value of a person's soul. And to love them. Yesterday he talked about Dr. King's legacy and encouraged us to fight for all people (because God loves all people) and we should be standing up against hatred. He reminded us that we, as the Church have the most power to heal the hatred.

Dr. King also talked about the church in Letter From Birmingham Jail:

I hope the church as a whole will meet the challenge of this decisive hour. But even if the church does not come to
the aid of justice, I have no despair about the future.

Here is that letter, along with ten of his other speeches. This is another link, with a couple more speeches not in the first link. They are good. Go. Read. Reflect. Research. It's good.

From What Is Your Life's Blueprint:

Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star. For it isn't by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are.

Thank you, Dr. King.

Thank you for fighting for humans.

Thank you for inspiring me to stand up for people and against injustice.

Thank you for your words.

Thank you for your fight.

As always, love fiercely and love boldly.