Dealing With DiversitySample

Underlying the entire issue of racism is a failure to align ourselves with the truth of God. According to the Bible, “When God created mankind, he made them in the likeness of God. He created them male and female and blessed them.”

Max Lucado puts it this way: “Every person you see was created by God to bear his image, and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. ...All people deserve to be seen for who they are: image-bearers of God.” 

Praying for God to change our hearts... Seeking God in His Word... Talking to our kids about the inherent value of all people... Treating others with dignity and respect because they bear God’s image... To me, these are just a few of the many things we can do to help Dr. King’s dream become a reality.

“Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood,” Dr. King preached. “Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God’s children.”

Mommies, daddies, brothers, uncles, neighbors... Speak up with confidence in who your Creator made you to be. We can’t let another 55 years pass us by!

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for the work You have done and the work You are continuing to do in our nation. Bring forth the healing, reconciliation, and peace that Dr. King envisioned, lived, and died to inspire. Give me opportunities today to demonstrate Your love for all people. Lord, let Your justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.