After watching a special called "King" on the history channel, I thought this piece from Gandhi helps to bring a bit of hope.
Non-violence will prevail - whatever (a person) may or may not do... It will have its way and overcome all obstacles irrespective of the shortcomings of the instrument.
There were so many things that came to be from the non-violent actions and organizing of Gandhi and King. But...do they last? Many would say no. We seem to tumble back into the patterns of our disrespect and hatred of others...and our love only for our own ways. With that being the case, it is essential that we look at what non-violence brings to life beyond this moment. We look back to a Gandhi and a King and a Jesus of Nazareth because their journeys were non-violent in such a way that they would not have considered another way of life. And yet, these were only a few people in.....many and many years. Their actions inspire others. We must be able to see that this vision of non-violence is rooted in real life. It comes to be all around us as it becomes our breath. Yes, like me, many of you may be to much of a coward to let non-violence be our path. And yet, this path of non-violence in all parts of our lives will show forth its power. It may not be in the way we would plan it to go, but it will leave its mark and...in time, it will be the life of our humanity at its best.
Connection: Let's not focus on our shortcomings. Let's look out to our possibilities.
When you deliver your people from the mess of our world, O God, you show us the way of your Reign. There in the midst of trusting you we are changed and begin to see a new direction and a new purpose and a new dimension to our humanity. Bless us with the vision that keeps your peaceable Reign before us. Amen.
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