I have a dream that we as a nation and we individually as a people will start taking personal responsibility for our actions. I believe to truly grow and change we must stop blaming others and realize our part in the wrongs of our nation. There comes a time in a nations history when we stop blaming the prior president (no matter how much at fault they are), we must stop blaming the other political party as we both parties have their faults, we must stop blaming the rich and in turn we must stop blaming poor, and while doing this we inevitably take responsibility for our actions and figure out how we can fix this peacefully TOGETHER. Personally, when do we start saying I was wrong and I am sorry. Instead we are so quick to blame the other person, our past, alcohol, drugs, our environment, our financial situation, the fact that the person in front of us was driving too slow, the list could go on forever. Don't get me wrong, these things are serious and definitely can change our lives, but they can also change our lives for the better if we allow them. If you have been on the receiving end you know how powerful a simple I am sorry and then a change of behavior can be.
I have a dream that one day we will have a sioux hockey team again that can complete their passes, doesn't pass the puck right in front of their own goal with an opposing skater in the middle, a team that can actually run plays, that plays a whole 60 minutes, and that wins a national championship.
I have visions of a world where people ask questions. Instead of staring at someone that looks different, they ask them about their disability. Instead of shoving opinions down each others throats we ask the question why they have that opinion. If you read something in your bible and don't get it, ask. We ask others about their lives, their days, their joys and their sadness. That we are a nation that asks for help.
I have a dream that Sophia and Lauren will grow up in a world void of war. A world that only knows peace and harmony. A world that is full of love and not hate. A community where they are loved so much that they have nothing to do but love back. A world where there is no fear. A world that they feel safe to live in. A world that is as beautiful as God created it.
I hope that with all the technological advances, someday a doctor will decide that soda, candy and chips is a much better diet than water, fruits, and veggies.
I have a dream that one day Christians will stop just reading and preaching the gospel, but also walking it. I MUST SAY I DO KNOW A LOT OF CHRISTIANS WHO DO WALK THE GOSPEL. That we as Christians will see that Jesus hung out with the most scandalous people of the bible. That He did not condone their behavior nor did He judge them, condemn them on earth, or not speak to them. He showed them the gospel through His love. What a better way to expose someone to the love of Christ than to Love them as Christ would. We as Christians are not the judge, jury and executioner. We are simply God's people trying to carry his message.
I have a dream that one day we will truly judge people by what is on the inside not the outside. This is much more than just a color of your skin situation. In our society today it is a color of your hair, tattoos on your bodies, piercings, clothes on your bodies, what kind of car you are driving, how much you weigh etc. We are so much more than that. We are humans with a heart and with a soul. Every time we make fun of someone who is different from us, that person may act strong but on the inside it scratches their heart just a bit. We need to remember that our words and actions do hurt people.
Finally, I dream of a day that non pet people will realize that yes we really do see our pets as our children. We truly love them as much as you love your kids. I know that is hard for you to believe, but it is the truth. They hold all of our secrets. They love us unconditionally. They are always excited to see you (well maybe not charlie). They Protect us even if they are only ten pounds. I tell Lucy the plan for the day and she listens. They are the loves of my life. So in my dream people will not dismiss them as just pets or animals...
So this is probably the most controversial post I have written. If it does not apply to you then just move along. I am guilty of all of the above things, except the pet thing of course. These are things I dream of happening, I don't live in la la land and think they are all possible. But I will try to do what I can to make them possible. In all honesty I sometimes think of God and how he must mourn at what this world has become, and that makes me sad. Again just my thoughts and i am more than willing to hear yours....
