Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

6 God began doing a good work in you,
and I am sure he will continue it until it
is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.
Philippians 1:6 (New Century Version)

Reflection:

Growing up I had a very special friend.
I was lucky to have a friend like this. 
He was the kind of person who really cared
and would remain loyal to his friends.
In other words he was someone I could
count on.  He was always there for me
in times of joy and times of sadness. 
He was there for his squad in Viet Nam,
he died a hero, they counted on him and
he came through.
Over the years I have had another very
special friend.  He was and is someone
I can always count on.  He is the kind
of friend that is always there for me. This
is one unique friend, you see when this
friend starts something with me, He
finishes it! 
That's right you already know who it is.
It's God!  What God starts, He finishes.
When I ask my friend for forgiveness,
He will forgive me and not quit.  As a
matter of fact He gave His life for me,
just like my buddy in Viet Nam.  But
He not only died for me, Jesus rose
from the dead, I was forgiven for an
eternity.
This friend Jesus can be your friend
too.  I promise He is the kind of
friend that is always there for you.
REMEMBER THIS, WHAT GOD
STARTS, HE FINISHES!  AND GOD
IS NOT FINISHED WITH YOU!

Prayer:

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose, Your will through all things.