Prayer for June 16-22, 2013
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 21:1-14
That we may
faithfully speak your truth and seek your justice
God of all, we rejoice that in every generation You raise up
prophets who encounter injustice by your empowering presence and your
penetrating word. By your encouraging
presence, your prophets call to account and sometimes dismantle powers that
coerce, confiscate, enslave and destroy.
We rejoice that
You are able to expose truth when it has been hidden behind lies and
deception. Let truth be seen and
comprehended among us!
We rejoice that
You are able to bring political powers and authorities to account when they
abuse power for personal gain. By your
Spirit, and by your prophets, work within our political structures to purge
corruption and firmly establish justice as the norm by which our leaders lead
and by which policies and laws are enacted.
Enable us, as your
people, to be faithful in speaking your truth and seeking your justice. Amen.
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