Sermon Text: Luke 18:1-8
That we may be energized to pray for justice
Just and generous God, enable us to pray in bold and direct ways. Enable us to pray with persistence, especially when we pray for justice for those of your children who have been steamrolled by power and greed.
You hear the cries of those whose homes have been confiscated, the homeless, exiles and immigrants who are trying to rebuild their lives, prisoners incarcerated for petty crimes, and others who have been denied basic needs and freedoms that most of us value. You hear all who cry because they have been cast aside, or ignored, by our systems of status and worth.
You know, too, the pain of those without voice who have been unable to get a good education, or a good job, or good health care. Even their hopeless silence is audible to your sensitive heart.
God, give us ears to hear their cries. And give us voice to cry out with them as companions and advocates. Energize us so that we do not cease praying for justice when we become weary or change seems slow.
We believe that You are just. We believe You will bring justice for the oppressed. Align our lives with your just purpose. Energize us to work for the justice for which we pray. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
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