If we're on the fence, we most often miss the opportunities that await us and the miracles we could be witnessing. 

Albert Einstein once said, "Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind." By this, he implied that observation and reason alone, while powerful, might not be enough to answer all existential and moral questions.

The barrier seemed insurmountable. Yet, on that day, Bannister completed the distance in 3:59.4, proving that the 'impossible' was indeed possible.

This feat reminds us of a powerful scripture from the Bible, Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Just as Bannister defied physical limitations, with faith, we too can overcome challenges that seem beyond our reach.

You and I know the price paid in the Garden, on the cross, and the suffering in between these two events our mere mortal minds cannot fully comprehend. Yet you and I know that to Him of whom I stand in amazement at the love He offered me, He who bled and died for me... I know I owe everything to the Savior who bought my salvation. I want more of Jesus in my life. I want there to be no question in the minds of others that my allegiance is to Him. I owe that and more. 

Reverend King goes on to say, "I must be measured by my soul." Far too often, we are measuring others by the color of their skin, the accent from their lips, and sadly today it their material stuff - none of which will travel into eternity. Yet the measurement of one's soul and love towards one another will be with you into the eternities. 

These are the 'Ever Since' moments that become the landmarks in our story. 'Ever since I took that job,' 'Ever since I moved to that city,' or 'Ever since I met that person...' – such milestones, whether tiny or massive, influence the trajectory of our lives in ways we often can't fully measure at the time. 

The Savior is counting on each of us to be our brother's keeper, to stand up for good and be a beacon of hope. 

There is no lonelier picture in history than that of the Savior upon the cross, alone, the Redeemer of all humanity, the Savior of the World bringing to pass the Atonement and conquering death for every one of us that has been or will be on the earth. Upon the cross, his poignant words, "Abba, Abba, why has thou forsaken me?" 

Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, and Sufi mystic wrote, "Knowledge that is not put into practice is like a book that is never read."

A final thought expressed, before joining hands and hearts in a prayer to our God, "Your prayers, love, notes of encouragement to any who are having a rough time, are needed."