This prayer was originally written for World Relief, a global Christian organization whose mission is to boldly partner with the church to engage the world’s greatest humanitarian crises.
“God Almighty,
Your Holy Spirit fills us with the capacity to pursue justice and to declare the truth when lies surround us and our neighbors.
You are a God of justice and truth.
Your love for each and every one of us transcends borders, policies and misinformation.
All of us are made in your image and we pray for this truth to be the strongest reminder in our hearts as we engage in a season that can stretch our understanding.
Help us lean on Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
In our pursuit of the truth, guide and direct us so that we are genuinely transformed to live out a bold love for our neighbor, the foreigner and the sojourner.
Remind us that love and compassion is not a sign of weakness but of our direct resolve to be like Jesus.
Give us the courage to advocate and affirm the dignity of refugees and other immigrants fleeing the most horrifying of circumstances.
Prompt us to move, rooted in a faith anchored in love.
Nudge us closer and closer to truth to bring glory to your creation.
May the Holy Spirit serve as our dependable guide, showing us the way.
Amen.“
Jessica Galván is a Content Writer at World Relief. She is passionate about storytelling and amplifying diverse voices to reveal the beauty of God’s creation. She is also on the Advisory Board for Chasing Justice.
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