Today I am working my way through, "One Blood", by Rev. John M. Perkins. And it is an excellent study for any Christian, even more so for evangelical ministers. And it is especially just for these times of unrest that we are living in. One would think that Rev. Perkins wrote this especially for this time of "blacks against whites against black..." He thoroughly explains how we can become more "One Blood".
I have read the prayers of many ex-slaves. Some so poignant that I am shredded and have shed many tears. But today, Rev. Perkins has shown me the prayer of a young woman whose parents were ex-slaves. Please read this prayer, then go back, and pray this prayer. You can't help but feel the Almighty's presence as you pray it. The young lady was Mary McLeod Bethune (you've probably read some of her work!).
"Father, we call Thee Father because we love Thee. We are glad to be called Thy children, and to dedicate our lives to the service that extends through willing hearts and hands to the betterment of all mankind. We send a cry of Thanksgiving for people of all races, creeds, classes, and colors the world over,, and pray that through the instrumentality of our lives the spirit of peace, joy, fellowship, and brotherhood shall circle the world. We know that the world is filled with discordant notes, but help us, Father, to so unite our efforts that we may all join in on an harmonious symphony for peace and brotherhood, justice and equality of opportunity for all men. The tasks performed today with forgiveness for all our errors, we dedicate, dear Lord, to Thee. Grant us strength and courage and humility efficient for the tasks assigned to us."
What an awesome, perfect prayer for us today! Let us reconciliate ourselves today, not to distinguish one another by race, or color. Instead, let us be of "One Blood", not just for today, or future. But for all of our lives. And let us not do this for ourselves, but let us bring our brothers and sisters into the "One Blood" attitude!
Thank you all for visiting this today. May God Bless us All!
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