Christian Reflection and Prayer

As a human being I speak out and pray because we are
all one. Regardless of our differences, whether they be
ethnically, religiously, or politically, we are all in this
together and the loss of life saddens me, especially that
of innocent women and children. Too often have we
sought to protect the abusers instead of standing up and
fighting for the victims.

As a Christian I speak out because of verses like
Isaiah 1:17, which instructs us to, "learn to do good;
seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan,
plead for the widow" and Proverbs 31:8-9, which states,
"Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of
all the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously, defend the
rights of the poor and needy.".  Martin Luther King Jr.
said "There comes a time when silence is betrayal." Let
your voice ring out for justice, for peace, and for righteousness!

WE MUST SPEAK OUT!  WE MUST BE HEARD! 

Prayer:

Oh Jesus give me Thy strength to speak out for those who
cannot speak, for the rights of the destitute, defend the rights
of the poor and needy.  May I always speak out. In the
name of the One Who spoke out for me, Jesus Christ.
Amen