As I drove my oldest daughter to school, we listened to Dr. King’s last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top.” As we made our way down the winding, picturesque road of West Paces Ferry, with its stately million dollar homes scattered along its sides and approached the majestic campus of The Lovett School --- Dr. King’s words of “I have been to the mountain top” rang through the car speakers:
“Like anybody, I would like to live a long life ---longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. (Yeah) And he has allowed me to go the mountain top. (Go ahead) And I have looked over (Yes, Sir!) and I have seen the Promised Land. [Applause] (Go ahead). And I’m so happy tonight; I’m not worried about anything; I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” [Applause][1]
Today, as I reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and celebrate his birth, I challenge you and myself to not grow weary or complacent but keep “straining toward what is ahead, pressing on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called us in Christ Jesus.”[2] Like everybody, I want to live a long life --- “longevity has it place. But I am not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will.” Therefore, I challenge us to make Dr. King’s dream a reality. Mentor a child. Give back to your community. Stand up for justice and use your gifts to bless God’s children. The outcome of tomorrow begins today. Therefore, let us get to work. TOGETHER, we can make tomorrow better --- than yesterday and today.
Goals for Today
- Read Daily Bible Verse for the Day: DONE
- Spend 30 minutes in prayer and meditation: DONE
- Completed Day 14 of Daniel Fast: DONE
- Write blog: DONE
-Drink 1 gallon of water: DONE!
[1] Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project Speeches, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”
[2] Adaptation of Philippians 3:14
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