Today is Abraham Lincoln's 210th birthday. You might not have known it though because it was deemed that his life isn't worth celebrating anymore. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated more than Abraham Lincoln. His birthday is a National Holiday. When I think about all that Abraham Lincoln accomplished during his presidency, I get upset that no one seems to care anymore. He is, except for a few states, most notably his home state of Illinois, a forgotten man. It just doesn't seem right somehow that we dropped the Lincoln's Birthday National Holiday to combine it with all the other presidents. We really don't even celebrate the birthday of our first president, George Washington!
Yes, I do believe in civil rights. I also have a good understanding of all Martin Luther King Jr. did. I can't help thinking however that things might have gone differently if Abraham Lincoln hadn't done what he did to free the slaves. His strong leadership was the only thing that made a difference. He wasn't able to finish what he started, cut down as he was by an assassin's bullet. Abraham Lincoln set the stage for Martin Luther King Jr. and many others before him. It does seem a shame that for most of the country he is a forgotten man.
I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. Many people don't even know the father of our country anymore. Those who should be teaching this have managed to water down the significance of what George Washington and our founding fathers have done. I know that many are trying to downplay American history so it will be easier to accept a new world government. Yet, there is some light. God has not given up on America. God has seen us through many trials. Lord, help us remember and embrace the good that our country has wrought on its shores.
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