Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

Proverbs 22:9

 9 The generous will themselves
be blessed,for they share their
food with the poor. (NIV)

Matthew 19:21

 21 Jesus answered, “If you want
to be perfect, go, sell your
possessions and give to the poor,
and you will have treasure in heaven.
Then come, follow me.”

Luke 6:20

 20 Looking at his disciples,
he said:
 “Blessed are you who are poor,
 for yours is the kingdom of God.
(NIV)

Reflection:

We keep hearing the same mantra
from congressional leaders:

“The government is out of money.”

But our country’s problem isn’t just
spending -- it’s misplaced priorities.

Congress keeps stalling on passing
last year’s budget. And now, some
members are moving from neglect of
the poor to targeting of the poor. For
people of faith like you and me, this
is an assault against those whom
God specifically instructs us to protect
and whose well-being is the biblical
test of a nation’s righteousness.

Did you know that $11.2 billion is at
stake for early childhood education
programs, but recent tax breaks for
the estates of millionaires cost
$11.5 billion? Or that $4.1 billion for
job training programs for the unemployed
and new workers could be cut while tax
breaks for offshore operations of U.S.
financial firms (worth $4.1 billion)
are safe?1

This is why we can’t allow this issue to
be ignored, glossed over, or forgotten.

Be a part of "What Would Jesus Cut?"
campaign.  REACH OUT TO YOUR
NEIGHBORS, REACH OUT TO
CHRISTIANS ACROSS THE NATION.
RAISE YOUR VOICE, AS LOUD AS
POSSIBLE TO TRY AND STOP THIS
MORALLY UNACCEPTABLE BUDGET!
Obviously we have a case of upside-down
priorities. Telling our nation that we are
broke and that we should cut safety net
programs for the poor is a joke -- really
an insult. Defend the  poor, ask the tough
questions, and CALL PEOPLE TO
PRAYER, FASTING AND ACTION! 

Our federal budget priorities must uplift
people who are left most vulnerable and
undefended against those with many
resources and lobbyists. So call on people
of faith to consider a month of prayer,
fasting, and action.

GOD BLESS US ALL!

(for more information go to Sojourners@sojo.net)