Christ Above Me

I have to admit I don't know much about the guy most of us know as Patrick, the Saint. I know it's not even close to St. Patrick's Day (March 17th). But I am reminded of a prayer he is credited to have written we refer to as the "Breastplate of St. Patrick."

I'm also reminded of a certain piece of music put to an adapted version of this 5th century prayer by 20th/21st century songwriters John Chisum and George Searcy called "Christ Above Me." If you ever get a chance to hear it, please do. Ask your local worship leader to look it up. I know there is a recording of it somewhere in this world. I just don't have one. I do have the printed music and learned it to teach our church a couple of years ago.

The text of the chorus is simple yet profound: "Christ above me, Christ below me, Christ within me ever guiding, Christ behind me, Christ before, Christ my love, my life, my Lord." What an amazing anthem of declaration. Christ is our central theme. It all revolves around Him. After singing/praying those words I ought to be tripping over Jesus in my life. How can I not. Lord forgive us when we do not. I only wish I could sing it to you through this blog. Maybe someday. But until then, Google the prayer. And the song. And meditate on the centrality of Jesus in all things. Let Him get totally intertwined in your life. Trip over Him.