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April 10, 2005

Praying for Justice 1: Pray that God’s will may be done.

‘For I, the LORD, love justice’ (Is 61:8)
Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! (Am 5:24)

Our God is a God of Justice. He hates injustice, oppression, and exploitation. God knows no compromise or reconciliation with evil. His kingdom is the realm where justice rules, and his mission is to bring his love and justice to all. God's love for justice and his love for the outsider come together particularly in his concern for the poor and his commitment to justice for them. He hears the cry of the oppressed and reaches down to set them free.

Since God’s will is for justice and righteousness, we engage in a spiritual battle when we try to do his will in this area. And prayer is a vital weapon. We should pray that the Lord will act for justice.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven… (Matt 6: 9-10)

· Pray that God will act to establish justice for the poor and oppressed.
· Pray that his people will be agents of righteousness and justice in the world.

This week, I am posting short meditations and prayers around the theme of justice for the developing world. God calls his people to stand up and to respond to injustice. During this week, I am focusing on issues of justice for the developing world as part of the Make Poverty History campaign.

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and the needy.(Proverbs 31: 8)

Posted by Keith at April 10, 2005 10:50 AM