Opening song; I have a dream by Westlife;
I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder (wonder) of a fairy tale
You can take the future even if you fail
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I’ll cross the stream, I have a dream
[Bryan:]
Oh yeah
I have a dream (have a dream), a fantasy (fantasy)
To help me through (help me through) reality (reality)
And my destination (destination) makes it worth the while
Pushing through the darkness
([Mark:] pushing through the darkness baby)
Still another mile
[Shane:]
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
([Mark:] everything I see yeah)
I believe in angels
([Mark:] I believe in angels )
When I know the time is right for me
([Mark:] time is right for me)
I’ll cross the stream, I have a dream
I have a dream (oh yeah), a song to sing(song to sing)
To help me cope with anything
If you see the wonder (if you see the wonder) of a fairy tale (of a fairy tale)
You can take the future even if you fail (yeah yeah yeah yeah)
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see (everything)
I believe in angels (yeah)
When I know the time is right for me (right for me)
I’ll cross the stream (cross the stream), I have a dream (have a dream)
I’ll cross the stream (cross the stream), I have a dream
We brought you this story and one of Dr. Martin Luther King’s favorite bible verses according to resources. We thought you might enjoy this on Martin Luther King Day, and that it might remind you of his true life. This should also help you while spending time with your family and friends reflect while celebrating his birthday. We hope you enjoy it.
Have a very happy Martin Luther King Day.
One of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite Bible verses comes from the letter of St. Paul to the Galatians: “In Christ, there is neither Jew, nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (3:28).
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and values by Raj Verma.
Today, Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) is celebrated, honored and remembered as one of America’s greatest leaders for his transformative ability to move the needle forward in regard to the civil rights movement in the United States and throughout the world. King sought equality and human rights for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged, and all victims of injustice through peaceful protest.
Commitment. Determination. Clarity. Vision. Inspiration. Transformational Mindset.
These words all describe the attributes of a great leader.
I’ve had a lifelong passion for studying the qualities of great leaders throughout history, and I have always admired and respected his ability to lead from the front. He set a higher standard for winning hearts and minds, through eloquence, persuasion, passion, reason and practicality. When I reflect back on his leadership, I am struck with the belief that all of us can learn from his lessons.
I’d like to highlight his brilliance as a leader.
Commitment: He had an undeterred commitment to doing more, belief in his conviction, and he discovered new ways to innovate upon his focus. He knew that there was no room to waver when it came to being a successful leader. He exemplified courage for his convictions, stood behind them, and made sure that others understood his belief.
Determination & Clarity: He remains one of the most eloquent speakers this country has ever seen. He was able to motivate millions through his speeches. In fact, he was so well spoken, and inspiring, that his words live on today and continue to inspire people more than 50 years later. He left no room for doubt as to what he wanted to accomplish.
Vision & Inspiration: Like all good leaders, he could read a room, or a situation, which often helped him anticipate the needs of the people that were around him. Similar to a strategic chess player, King thought several moves ahead. He knew that people “derived inspiration from involvement.” He understood that to get results he had to inspire others with his well communicated vision. Through his words and actions others were encouraged to dream big and then deliver on that dream and more.
Transformation Mindset: His respect for others, and sometimes tolerance, enabled him to bring about transformational change with long lasting impacts for his followers. Like many powerful leaders throughout history, King did not have a title that granted him legislative authority, his true leadership power was conveyed through his actions, clarity of vision and his belief in all that he sought to accomplish.
King remains one of the country’s most impressive leaders to this day. His command of these qualities, like the above, affords us powerful lessons for those every-day leaders to make and be the change – at home, at work, with peers and within family. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be considered one of the most exceptional people in American history.
As you spend time with your families over the long holiday weekend, in this persistent new normal, I would encourage you to reflect on some of the values King shared. I am humbled to honor one of the most transformational people of our generation. I celebrate his ability to be a student of life, to possess the ability to see the big picture and to communicate that vision, and to be one of the most inspirational and timeless leaders of our modern era.
Closing Prayer; Heavenly Father we thank you for the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We know he was a child of yours, and we are trying to honor him today by teaching everyone what it meant. We pray that Jesus will help them understand about the messages of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
For those who wish to become a child of Our Heavenly Father or wish to be stronger in his eyes, please say the following prayer below.
Dear Heavenly Father, I know I’m a sinner, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that He died for my sin and that you raised Him to life. I want to trust Him as my Savior and follow Him as Lord, from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.”
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