Thread by @TheJimmWood, A THREAD:“How would I have responded to the person, message, and cause [...]

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A THREAD:
“How would I have responded to the person, message, and cause of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. if I had been alive during the Civil Rights Movement?”

I think about this question often. 1/8
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I mean, it’s easy to share meaningful quotes on his birthday 50+ years on the other side of history. But, what would I have thought in the moment? What would I have done during that time of intense division?

In all humility I say, I don’t know for sure. 2/8
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I’d like to think I would have had a soft heart that was willing to listen to the experiences of people who are different than me. I’d like to believe that I would have stood up and spoken up in support and solidarity. 3/8
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I hope that I would have tried see everything and everyone through the eyes of Jesus.

But, I don’t like conflict. I don’t like rocking the boat. I don’t like being uncomfortable.

My natural inclination is to stay quiet and out of trouble. 4/8
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What would I have done then? I’m thinking a lot about that again today on Dr. King’s birthday.

It’s important for me to reflect on this because I see a direct correlation between how I would have responded then to how I can respond today. 5/8
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With injustice and systemic racism still deeply rooted throughout our country, I want to be on the right side of history when we look back 50+ years from now. 6/8
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And so, I pray for ears that are quick to listen to the experiences that my black brothers and sisters are still having today. I ask for the courage to speak up and stand up for justice—even when it makes me uncomfortable. 7/8
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And, I pray for a soft heart that allows me to see and love all people the way God sees and loves them.

Lord, hear my prayer. 8/8
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