"The time is always right to do what is right.” MLK
Today we celebrate the birthday and life of Martin Luther King, Jr. He lived to speak up for and to help others. Many of the quotes I have seen from Dr. King are incredible. Like the one above, it is all the right right to do what is right.
It is my calling to help those in need and to speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. That is where I learn from people like Dr. King who did things in extra ordinary ways. We have the ability to help others succeed. Let's do it. We have the resources to help others have what they need. Let’s give it. We have the time to stop, listen and respond where there are opportunities. Let’s give the time.
Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.
That verse stands for me in incredible ways. To make sure that people are given justice is something that we cannot deny as many people are treated poorly or have almost no resources. That is people near us and people around the world.
Injustice ought to lead us to question much that is going on in the world. Loving like Jesus loved and giving hope like Jesus gave hope.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” MLK
And another great quote from Dr. King…
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?’’ MLK
What are we doing for others? If nothing, change that. If you are doing something, increase that. Remember Jesus said the two most important things are to love God and to love others. When we serve or speak up, we are loving others!
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” MLK
Others matter. They always do.
You matter. You always will.
It is dark in so many places. People need light and hope. It is in our words or our actions that many people will find the light of God and hope to move on.
John 1:5 NLT
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - MLK
Let your light shine. Let Jesus shine through you Give hope. It is a fact that the hope God gives can never be taken away and it will change many lives.
Hebrews 6:19 NLT
This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.
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