Michael King

Michael Luther King, Jr. came into the world in 1929, later changing his name to Martin. Banks are closed and students are sleeping, enjoying one more day of the winter holiday season. Upon return, the students will learn how Reverend King is a main monumental figure for the civil rights movement of the United States.. and that we owe our contributions for sleeping in and walking down the same hallways as other brothers and sisters to him.

Currently, our country is going through a civil disagreement regarding the recent election of President Donald J. Trump. Our nation is dividing, not into black and white, not into federalists and non-federalists, but into supporters and non-supporters of the face of our nation. This is not a testimony of using Reverend King as an example to stand behind or leave our President elect in our support. This is a testimony of using Dr. King as an example of the leader's that WE are called to be in a time of division.

As the youngest man to receive a Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held the qualities that every young and old leader should strive for. Instead of sleeping in this morning, I was awake early researching the man that is the reason for the nation's daily used inspiration. First, Dr. King held strong aspiration. After attending segregated schools, Dr. King continued his education in college as he went through his education side-by-side with students would were literally taught to point out his differences. He held such a passion for education that he because president of his predominately white senior class when pursuing his theology degree. Despite having all of the cards playing against him because of his skin color, he continued to better himself, taking multiple leadership positions to reach his educational goals.

Reverend King was an example of Christ. The most-noted goal for leaders is that he had the courage and faith to stick to his Lord using ways of non-violence to change the country. Instead of using the easiest form of community... hatred; he used the hardest form... love. Dr. King wrote over 5 books and gave thousands of speeches regarding the communion of bringing people together. As a Christian, we are called to live in harmony with our brothers and sisters, loving them as the Lord loved us. Mr. King lived by the Bible and not a weapon, becoming a spiritual leader for generations to come.

When researching Martian Luther King, Jr. this morning, I held the highest sense of appreciation for his accomplishments, milestones, and impacts for our country. We should all take this day to acknowledge his challenge-filled missions; however, that is not what I choose to take away from Dr. King. The largest lesson that he taught Americans is how to love and follow Christ through the path that the Lord leads you. Dr. King calls us to live in blindness to our brother's color, race, gender, and status. He lead by way of example with characterstics that every American should reflect upon in living our day-to-day lives.