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Ephesians 4:15  NLT

Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.

 

Today is an important day in our nation as a new president takes office.  Please join me praying for the USA.

 

It is also the day to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Dr. King was great man who spoke up for those being oppressed.  We learn much from he taught and shared and even more from his heart.  He was a servant.  

 

Here are some quotes from him that will remind us of some important truths we need to hold on to…

 

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.

 

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

 

We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.

 

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

 

I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.

 

May we live with character and learn to speak up for those who have no voice.  We will make a difference.

 

Proverbs 31:8  NLT

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.

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