Here’s
a prayer for justice from the Minnesota
Council of Churches.
For the Courage to Do Justice
O
Lord,
open
our eyes that we may see the needs of refugees;
open
our ears that we may hear people's cries for justice;
open
our hearts that we may assist sojourners near and far.
Show
us where love, hope and faith are needed.
Use
us as ministers of your healing.
Let
us not be afraid
to
protect the weak because of the anger of the strong,
or
to defend the poor because of the power of the rich.
Sustain
us so that in these coming days
we
may be able to do some work of peace for you.
We
ask these things in your blessed name. You taught us to pray....
~
from The Uprooted Ones: Remembering
Refugees (Uniting Church in Australia),
In Welcoming the Stranger, posted
on the Minnesota Council of Churches website.
http://www.mnchurches.org/refugeeservices/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Refugee-Sunday-Service-Planning-Materials.pdf