Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
Psalm 103:6 tells us, “The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed” (NIV). Then in the following verses, King David reminds us that God does this by the power of His grace and mercy. He makes His great deeds known to us, which includes removing our transgressions from us. In prayer, let us call upon … Continue reading Prayer that the Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed
There are many ways Christians can respond to injustice, but one response we should never neglect or minimize is prayer… God hears when we pray. Let’s call on him to act again, that justice might be done on earth as it is in heaven. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/video/join-tgc-for-a-night-of-lament-for-racial-justice/ [The Gospel Coalition has] created a prayer guide (Download PDF | View Online) to … Continue reading Prayer that responds to injustice
Juneteenth is the oldest African American celebration of emancipation from slavery. President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, but news of emancipation moved slowly. Texas was the most remote of the slave states, and the Emancipation Proclamation was not enforced there until two and a half years later, after the Civil … Continue reading Prayer that hears the cries of the oppressed
Emmitt Mitchell and James Spencer of Moody Center respond to recent events with a call for the church to take action, starting with prayer: Toward the end of The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race by Willie James Jennings, Jennings expresses a desire for the church with which we resonate deeply. He writes, ‘I yearn for … Continue reading Prayer that God would give us faith, wisdom and resolve
These are difficult times we live in. We live as broken people in a broken world. We see injustices happen, especially like those that took the life of George Floyd, and it breaks our hearts. This is not the way things are supposed to be. Taking matters into our own hands is not the answer. … Continue reading Prayer that Jesus is the answer
Prayers for Hope 