Christian Reflection and Prayer

Attacks against Muslims in Illinois are increasing.
Will you join the faith community in responding?

Just this week, your Muslim neighbors in the
Chicago suburbs were targeted when:
* A man fired shots at a mosque in Morton Grove
while 500 people prayed inside last Friday night.[i]
    * Two nights later in Lombard, a homemade
bomb exploded outside an Islamic school during
evening prayers.[ii]

We’re thankful that no one was injured by these
hate crimes, but unfortunately these are not isolated
incidents. From the Sikh temple shooting near
Milwaukee to the burning of a mosque in Joplin, Mo.,
attacks on religious minorities are increasing. We are
angered by this violence and threat to religious freedom.

Christians need to help mend this brokenness in Illinois
and offer a witness of love in the midst of hate.

Just this week, the Council on American-Islamic
Relations issued a safety advisory for mosques. We are
outraged that it’s gotten this bad in the U.S. We honor
the United States’ proud tradition of religious freedom –
and we know that Christians are all called by our faith
to show God’s love to those around us.

As people of faith, we have the opportunity to speak
out against this violence and show our Muslim neighbors
that we love them.

(Sojourners GO TO http://sojo.net/ TO HELP).

This is a prayer to help you get started every day.
Inspired by St. Patrick.

Recite this prayer in the morning and you are ready
to face the world.

I arise today through the
power of God:
God's might to comfort me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me,
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me,
God's hand to lead me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to protect me,
God's Heavenly Host to save me
from the snares of the devil,
from temptations to sin,
from all who wish me ill,
from near and afar,
alone and with others.

May Christ shield me today
against poison and fire,
against drowning and wounding,
so that I may fulfill my mission
and bear fruit in abundance.
Christ behind and before me,
Christ behind and above me,
Christ with me and in me,
Christ around and about me,
Christ on my right and on my left,
Christ when I lie down at night,
Christ when I rise in the morning,

Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of everyone that speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,

Christ in every ear that hears me.

The Resume of Jesus Christ

Address: Ephesians 1:20
Phone: Romans 10:13
Website: The Bible
Keywords: Jesus Christ, Lord & Savior

My name is Jesus - The Christ. Many call
me Lord! I've sent you my resume because
I'm seeking the top management position in
your heart. Please consider my
accomplishments as set forth in my resume.

Qualifications:

I founded the earth and established the heavens
(see Proverbs 3:19).
I formed man from the dust of the ground
(see Genesis 2:7).
I breathed into man the breath of life
(see Genesis 2:7).
I redeemed man from the curse of the law
(see Galatians 3:13).
The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes
upon your life through me (see Galatians 3:14).

Occupational Background:

I've only had one employer (see Luke 2:49).
I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful
or disrespectful.
My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me
(see Matthew 3:15-17).

Skills & Work Experiences:

Some of my skills and work experiences include:
empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing
the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing
the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at
liberty them that are bruised (see Luke 4:18).
I am a Wonderful Counselor (see Isaiah 9:6). People
who Listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not
fear evil (see Proverbs 1:33).
Most importantly, I have the authority, ability & power
to cleanse you of your sins (see I John 1:7-9)

Educational Background:

I encompass the entire breadth & length of knowledge,
wisdom and understanding (see Proverbs 2:6).
In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and
knowledge (see Colossians 2:3).
My Word is so powerful; it has been described as
being a lamp unto your feet and a lamp unto your path
(see Psalms 119:105).
I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart
(see Psalms 44:21).

Major Accomplishments:

I was an active participant in the greatest Summit
Meeting of all times (see Genesis 1:26).
I laid down my life so that you may live
(see II Corinthians 5:15).
I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind &
made a show of them openly (see Colossians 2:15).
I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and
raised the dead!
There are many more major accomplishments, too
many to mention here. You can read them on my
website, which is located at: www dot - the BIBLE.
You don't need an Internet connection or computer
to access my website.

References:

Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my
divine healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles,
restoration and supernatural guidance.

In Summation:

Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that
I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this
vital position in your heart. In summation, I will
properly direct your paths (see Proverbs 3:5-6), and
lead you into everlasting life (see John 6:47). When
can I start? Time is of the essence (see Hebrews 3:15).

(GodVine)