MLK Day Prayer

Dear Father, we thank you for being a God of justice, not only at the end of time but in our time. We know that you love to relieve the poor, the oppressed, the stranger, and the voiceless. We know that Jesus set an example for us by bringing light and liberty. Thank you for all the people who have followed your heart and his example by confronting and correcting injustice when and where they could. In some cases, people have given their lives—as Jesus gave his life—to leave a better and more peaceful world than we might otherwise enjoy. Thank you for men like Martin Luther King. Thank you for his courage and determination in confronting injustice. We honor the sacrifices of all who pursued justice in this world, and we beg your forgiveness where we have failed to bind up the brokenhearted and speak up for our neighbors. We humbly invite your blessings as we strive to do our best in Jesus's name—doing justice, loving kindness, and walking with you in our homes and communities. We love you, Father, and we thank you in Jesus's name.