American Airlines Christian Employee Resource Group

American Airlines Christian Employee Resource Group "Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him." Isaiah 64:4

06/19/2022

We’re back to our comparison of Christianity to taking a trip on a plane. It starts with the invitation, the airline calls our name when we’re flying standby. The creator of the universe calls our name and invites us to become a part of his family. Next we have to buy a ticket. The cost of a plane ticket may be rising but the cost of a ticket to heaven is more than we can afford. Fortunately, Jesus paid the price for our ticket, we just need to accept.

The price of acceptance is more than simply praying a prayer. Romans 10 says, “Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” The L is capitalized for a reason, the word for Lord refers to the covenant name for God. The covenant in summary is, “I will be your God and you will be my people.”

It is a matter of control, we turn control of our lives over to God. How does that compare to our plane ride? When we board a plane we have turned control of our lives over to the pilot. We trust that he is going to fly the plane to our destination and fly it well. Through weather, turbulence and diversions we trust the pilot. We do it because we know that he is far better trained than we are to fly the airplane.

The same is true with life when we commit ourselves to Christ. We trust Him to lead us and lead us well. Sometimes we may think we know better, sometimes we question in the middle of the storm, but we place our trust in Him. When we embrace that we find peace knowing that through the storms of life He will lead us to our destination.

05/28/2022

We come to this Memorial Day with heavier hearts than normal. This is supposed to be a time when we remember our soldiers who laid down their lives so that we could enjoy the benefits of living in our great nation. It should always be a time where we pause to reflect with gratitude on those who gave so much for us. But this year we also are surrounded by the emotions and aftermath of another tragedy. The shooting in Uvlade follows so closely after the shooting in Buffalo and our hearts break.

In the aftermath people are all over the news, radio and social media about solutions and what thing should or should not be changed to prevent things like this from happening. The only thing everyone seems to agree on is that not everyone agrees on what to do next.

So the question is what do we do as the people of God? I’ve heard and read a lot of things with a lot of energy being invested in different places but we should remember the main thing at all times. America has a sin problem. This nation was founded on Christian principles, including freedom. But as a society that is no longer how most people live. I am reminded of something a friend of mine used to say, “You can not expect people who are not of God to act like the people of God.”

One of the best known Bible verses is 2 Chronicles 7:14. It starts with, “If my people, who are called by my name.” Change is supposed to start with us. We need to pray and seek God. We need to be out promoting unity not division so that together we can push for changes that we can all agree on. But most importantly we need to remember that the main mission of the people of God is to point people back to the One we really need. The priority is God. He was, and is what we need.

So this weekend, we pause and reflect on those who sacrificed so that we could live in this nation, we pray for those who are dealing with unimaginable sorrow, and we pray that God will use us to point people back to Him, to be people who bring unity to those around, us so that we can seek solutions for the future.

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14

05/06/2022

Thought For The Week...end

Good Morning All,

For the next several weeks I’m going to be using material from a book called, “Airborne” by Jose Zayas. This book compares what it is to be Christian, to taking a flight with an Airline, because what better metaphor for us to use. We should all be familiar with the concept.

Christianity starts with an invitation, just like the one Jesus gave to Andrew in John Chapter 1. Andrew was following John the Baptist. Who pointed them to Jesus. Here’s how John described what happened next

“Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and spent that day with him.” John 1:37-39

It was a simple invitation, “Come and you will see.” Andrew was looking for something. He had a destination in mind, that’s why he was with John the Baptist. We also know that Andrew knew the prophecies of the Messiah. Andrew was prepared, he was ready and the invitation was simple

When we take a flight there is a simple invitation, especially when we travel non-revenue, at some point a page comes over the intercom, “Passenger Smith, please report to gate A8.” We don’t have to have a degree in aerospace engineering, although some of us probably do. We don't have to be licensed pilots, we just have to answer the call.

That’s how Christianity starts, we don’t have to be theologians. We don’t have to have everything in our lives completely together. The journey to be a Christian starts with the same invitation, “Come and you will see.”

01/01/2022

We've reached the end of 2021, I don't know about you but everything has been kind of blurred together since March 2020. Covid and the circumstances surrounding it have been difficult on everyone. As we enter the new year we are all too aware that we will still feel it's impact.

But the new year is usually seen as a time of new beginnings. Some people make resolutions on how they want to change for the better. Rather than buying a gym membership that may or may not be fully used let me instead recommend that for the new year we follow the advice of Paul in Philippians 3:13, "Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead." Here's a couple of ways that we can apply it.

1. Let go of past hurts. When we dwell on the hurts of the past, emotionally it is like we are going through them again. Choose to let go of the past and stop reliving the pain.

2. Let go of old grudges. This is similar except usually this is focused on people. Why give someone who has hurt you the power to continue to do so. Let the anger go and move forward to the future.

3. Choose to find places where God would have you invest your life. Normally when we read a challenge like this we think about acts of service. That may be the case but it can be multiple other things including people that you can invest your life in.

This the great part about a new year, emotionally we feel like we have a clean slate, so choose to take advantage of it. Even if the last 20 months have been a blur. Even if there are past hurts that you need to let go of. This is the time when you an choose to let go of the past and move forward. It may be heard but that is why Paul wrote that we are, "straining toward what is ahead" it will be worth it.

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” Philippians 3:13

12/20/2021

Philip Brooks became the pastor of a church in Philadelphia in his mid-twenties. He quickly became well known as one of the most dynamic speakers of his day and his church grew rapidly. But then the darkness of the Civil war descended on the nation. Every Sunday seemed to be marked by someone new wearing black to mark the death of a loved one. The mood in the church became somber. He tried to preach encouraging sermons but the mounting suffering was draining on him.

When the war ended he fought things would improve but then came the assassination of President Lincoln. Brooks was not the Presidents pastor but he was asked to preach the funeral. He reached down to preach a sermon that would encourage those who heard it and people around the country who would read his words.

When finished he was fully emotionally drained. He asked his church to grant him a sabbatical so he could visit Israel. On Christmas Eve 1865 he road a horse to Bethlehem. As he heard the singing coming from the Church of the Nativity he felt his spirit lift. He later wrote, 'I remember standing in the old churching Bethlehem, close to the spot where Jesus was born, when the whole church was ringing hour after hour with splendid hymns go praise to God, how again and again it seemed as if I could hear voices I knew well, telling each other of the wonderful night of the the Savior's birth."

When he returned he expressed his emotions in the form of a poem. The church organist set it to music and the result was the song, "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem." As Christmas approaches let us remember that we celebrate the birth of Jesus as the body of Christ. His coming was the beginning fo the fulfillment of the promise that one day all who believe in Him will be united and be able to celebrate together once more.

11/23/2021

In Phoenix we send out a weekly encouragement via Outlook every week. We are going to start posting them here. Below is our devotional for Thanksgiving.

This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. A time that we have set aside to remember to be thankful for the good things in our lives. Gratitude should be an important part of the Christians life. Having gratitude is a theme that is repeated throughout the Bible. Modern science tells us that living with gratitude has benefits ranging from better physical health to improved self-esteem and brain function.

Sometimes it is hard to live with gratitude simply because we get so caught up in business, future opportunities, or a list of other things that we simply forget to be grateful. Luke 17 tells the story of 10 lepers who came to Jesus requesting to be healed. Jesus told them to go show themselves to the priests, He had healed them. Later one of them comes back praising God in a loud voice. In response Jesus asks this question, "Where are the other nine?"

We all hope that we are like the one who came back but give thanks. Let's not miss the opportunity this Thanksgiving to be sure that we are. Beyond eating well, watching football and gathering with friends and family, let's make sure to express our gratitude to God and then to be thankful for the people around us.

Luke 17:17, "Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?"

06/30/2020

My prayer for you all today is that God will grant you peace in this time of great transition. We can not control the decisions being made, so we must put our trust in Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all we can ever think and walk victoriously.

Take a few moments to focus your thoughts on Him and His Glory. Know that all things work together for our good.

Be blessed today, in Jesus’ name.

06/08/2020

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02/05/2020

Did you know American Airlines Christian Employee Resource Group has a 24/7 prayer line? We do!

If you have a prayer request, or know someone who does, you can call our local number and leave a voicemail that will be addressed by designated prayer warriors to touch and agree with you on your prayer need.

If you would like a call back, let us know and leave a return phone number.

"Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done fo them of my Father which is in heaven." Matthew 18:19

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