As I sat at home on Saturday, March 7,
2015, I was too filled with excitement and wonderment as to what was going on this day in the hearts,
and minds of those who had actually traveled to
Selma, Alabama to commemorate Bloody Sunday.
There was such a media buzz concerning the many
personalities, who would be present. Wow, what
excitement! I was praying from home and I wanted
to feel what God was feeling concerning this day and
time. I wanted to know his heart about what actually
happened on that Sunday in Selma and about who it
actually to, and how it actually affected us all. Even
though, I wanted to be there to share in such a momentous occasion. I strongly felt compelled to pray
from home. I saw the huge crowd and wondered if
everyone was there to truly share in what some felt
all those many years ago. The fight was serious and
sacrificial. Many were wounded during that time ,
and some even lost their lives; protesting the injustices committed by the enemy. The real enemy, the
one who came to steal, kill , and destroy. The real
celebration should be in the fact that though many
were sacrificed, God is still glorified. I believe that
God wants us all to remember where he has bought
us from. How we came from not having the right to
even register to vote to frequent places where whites
were allowed. To be denied the many privileges that
others enjoyed. It was a time to reflect on what our
ancestors went through in order for us and future
generations to experience liberty and freedom. It was
not a time to gather and be mesmerized by people
who we deem as famous. It was indeed a time to say,
“Look what the Lord has done”. It was not a time
ogle at celebrities. Although, it was a blessing that
they showed up to help to commemorate such a momentous and life changing occasion. As a people we
will always have the memory of ‘Bloody Sunday’
to remind us of how far we have come. That is why
it is essential that we not let all of the past discrimination, abuse and degradation suffered be in vain.
We must exercise our God given rights to register
and go to the polls and let our voices be heard.
By Minister Cynthia Henderson