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America’s Defining Moment
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“Nevertheless, there is at least one defining moment that occurs in the life of every generation when limit-testers, who honestly believe there are destined to become great, will choose to face their fears and embrace Change for the first time.” — Steppin’ Out Of The Darkness
After almost 2 years of waiting, what I’ve been calling “America’s Defining Moment” for 2008, has finally arrived. On Election Day 2008, American voters will get up and show up at polling locations to choose the 44th President of the United States Of America. During America’s Defining Moment, the whole world is watching America right now and anxiously waiting to see whether or not American voters will choose to face “our deepest fears,” overcome our biggest fears, and embrace Change. For our children’s sake, our generation cannot afford to get it wrong again.
Please click on “The Inspiration For Change“ if you’re a first-time visitor or just simply don’t remember what inspires Change.
For the first time, our generation can do something tangible to galvanize our fractured, financially faltering country, a country that has been racially polarized and emotionally divided from within for too long and for all the wrong reasons. For the first-time, our generation can achieve what the diligent descendants of our enslaved, albeit resilient, ancestors had enough faith in God to believe that the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech would one day become a reality.
One of my “Big Dreams” for 2008 was to live long enough to witness President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk side-by-side into their destiny by beating impossible odds and completing the task before them with God’s help. The Obama family has done their part to give all Americans a reason to remain hopeful, a reason to believe that better days are coming, a reason to believe that we can all achieve great things. Matters not the colour of the skin our gifted souls are wrapped within.
My wife, KWiz, and I voted early. We both chose to cast our votes for President Barack Obama. Now, it’s up to each and every one of us to do our part to help the Obamas make history today as we pray on bended knee. Together, we can begin the arduous process of tearing down the imaginary wall that has divided America from within. Imagine the endless parade of possibilities that will appear if we choose to honestly believe that our generation can “achieve greatness.” But be forewarned.
“To impede Change, the predatory employees of Ain’t Fairusee’s mega-corporation must keep you and your generation from achieving greatness. Since your antagonists still believe the end always justifies the means, choose the battles you fight and the paths you walk wisely.” — Steppin’ Out Of The Darkness
Since Power concedes nothing without a struggle, will you have the presence of mind to choose the path you walk and the battle you fight wisely? Can you stop going-along just to get-along with the spiritually-blinded status quo who remain shackled and chained to a “win-at-all-costs slave mentality?” During America’s Defining Moment, what will you choose to do when Adversity strikes, when your cars get booted and towed away, when poll workers lack the resources they need, when the ballots are printed incorrectly, when the weather refuses to cooperate, when the police set up road blocks to intimidate you? Think about it.
During America’s Defining Moment, will you choose to love loving one another instead of loving to hate another person just because of the colour of their skin? Will you choose to do the right thing by casting your vote for Senator Barack Obama because voting for Senator John McCain simply doesn’t pass the common sense test? Do you have the inner strength of character, the confidence, and the courage to cross politically divisive party lines and dance to the beat of a different drum? I hope so.
For the first time, our generation can choose to elect a brilliant person, who just happens to be a Black man, as the next Commander-In-Chief of the United States Of America. Imagine that! Only God truly knows whether or not the culturally diverse members of humanity’s global village will choose to walk together in peace by faith and work together as one for the greater good during “our journey towards greatness.”
During America’s Defining Moment, always expect the unexpected to happen when least expected. Matters not what happens next. Trust God.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Copyright (c) 2008 by Roderick O. Solomon. All Rights Reserved.






























I’m waiting for the “official” announcement of our defining moment!!
Hello Regina,
Wait no more. It’s official. Senator Barack Obama has earned the right to become the 44th President of the United States Of America.
By the grace of God, one of my “Big Dreams” for 2008 has come true today. Oh happy day!!
Manchild
What happens when a dream is no longer deferred? It’s Nov 5th and the majority of America has chosen to illustrate to the world a level of maturity, flexibility and desire for change. Though we represent a multitude of faiths, all heard and heeded the God given signs to embrace the Obama family as the new “first family”. Can you imagine the wonderful open table discussions that we can have? Picture the mutual concerns expressed
for ALL of our children and the possibilty of bringing God BACK into schools. Picture fair trade with third world countries because they see the internal change in America! I ask you what are the possibilities when a dream is no longer deferrred? My dear Solomon, I do believe america is “stepping out of the dark”.
Manchild, I am usually inspired whenever I come to this site.I am a born again Christian from Malawi, Africa and I happen to be an ardent supporter of President Elect Obama, not because he has African roots, but because he is a fine politician and he inspires me greatly whenever he speaks.In this defining moment, I would like to congratulate him and the American people for making this to happen in my life time.
Hi Manchild, you have been awarded the “I Love Your Blog” award; please visit http://inspired-journey.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-have-received-i-love-your-blog-award.html for more details.
Thanks for reminders of all we’ve been given, and yet there’s a challenge I see here too. When we respect each other, listen to other views while using good tone to engage and learn from others who differ, then we too will help the vision we see being held up for this country.
Given that some of us have used dysfunction to benefit, there are many hidden parts of the systems that work against the wonder that this admin (and the rest of us) can offer. It’s time for creative genius to take risks for a better way. We all hold a part of that challenge and that offering! Thanks for all you do at this site = to nudge us along!
Just checking in!
Blessings to you and yours!
Hi Manchild; Just wanted to stop in and say hello. You have accomplished much this year and your blessing are shared with so many.
May you continue to excel in all that you do. You are brilliant.
Be well