Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Martin Luther King Jr.’s “March on Washington” in 1963 was
to “dramatize a shameful condition.” He
shed a light on the fact that the US Constitution promised that all “would be
guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness.” He continued, “It is obvious
today that America has defaulted on this promissory note” and was not honoring
its “sacred obligation.”
While MLK was describing the plight of “citizens of color”,
a battle later won, today America continues to default on its “sacred obligations”
only now in other ways.
I have dream too…
- That marriage, a sacred bond between a man and women, the basic foundation for family and the building block of society, is renewed in our country
- That including God in one’s wedding ceremony doesn’t become “old-fashioned” but rather is refashioned into a realistic necessity
- That emotional intimacy will precedes physical intimacy in relationships
- That a child’s right to have both a mother and a father will be recognized
- That a child in the womb will once again have a right to life, so that it may enjoy life, liberty, and a pursuit of happiness
- That God will not be permanently removed from our classrooms, work places, town squares, and many homes, but will once again be honored and praised
- That we don’t end up with generations that are never taught about God, Jesus, and the Good News
- That we don’t return to a time of Christian persecution, whereby if you hold fast to the teachings of Christ, you are a “hater” not to be tolerated
Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we
shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up. So then, while we have the
opportunity, let us do good to all. Galatians 6:9-10
Lord, acknowledge these
dreams and hear our prayers for marriage and for family. Sometimes it feels as if we are approaching
spiritual disaster at warp-speed. Give us the grace to be your advocates and speak
up, speak out, and speak the truth. You are our Truth. You gave all for us, so
grant us the courage to give all for You. We pray that we are never put to the
test. Grant us courage and peace. Amen.
They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they
will soar on eagles’ wings; they will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow
faint. Isaiah 40:31
Thank you, Martin Luther King, Jr., for witnessing faith and
courage. Lord, may his eternal reward be
great.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Never stop dreaming…. and praying! Pass it on!
