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Justice and Worship

Justice Prayers is a weekly post with 3-5 prayers addressing justice issues from around the world, sent straight to Do Justice subscribers' inboxes every Wednesday. 

Reflect, lament, pray, and incorporate God's ongoing narrative of justice for the vulnerable into your devotional life and congregational worship services.Forward them to your pastor for Sunday's congregational prayer, add them to your church bulletin, print them for use in small groups, or supplement your personal devotions.

See archives from before July 2021 here

Justice Prayers - March 21, 2023

You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas - Psalm 65:5


Ontario to see higher numbers of economic immigrants under federal agreement

Ontario is set to double the number of economic immigrants it welcomes to the province under an agreement with the federal government to boost the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.

Justice Prayers - March 15, 2023

Though the mountains may be moved into the sea
Though the ground beneath might crumble and give way
I can hear my Father singing over me
"It’s gonna be ok, it’s gonna be ok" 

- Into the Sea Tasha Layton

Justice Prayers - March 8, 2023

Your justice is as solid as God’s mountains. Your decisions are as full of wisdom as the oceans are with water. You are concerned for men and animals alike. - Psalm 36:6 (NLT)


Catastrophic Methane Leak in Pennsylvania

A natural gas storage site in Western Pennsylvania has sprung a massive gas leak that’s impacting both the climate and the communities who live in Cambria County. 

Justice Prayers - March 1, 2023

"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." - Mark 4:39


1 Year Anniversary of Ukraine War

It has been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, plunging families into war and displacing millions. We pray on this grim anniversary for resolution.

Justice Prayers - February 22, 2023

When you pass through the waters,
    I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
    they will not sweep over you.

-Isaiah 42:3a (NIV)

Justice Prayers - February 15, 2023

You are mightier than all the breakers pounding on the seashores of the world! - Psalm 93:4


Earthquake death toll tops 41,000 in Turkey and Syria 

In the continuing aftermath of the earthquake, 100 people have been arrested in Turkey amidst a collapsed building probe.  We pray for justice, healing and also a solid rebuilding.

Justice Prayers - February 8, 2023

Let the King of my heart be the wind inside my sails and the anchor in the waves. - King of My Heart

Justice Prayers - February 1, 2023

While we live in a world subject to the evil one, we belong to God.  Let us mourn, and let us dance. - Henri Nouwen 


Tyre Nichols’ violent death by police

On January 7, 2023, five police officers from the Memphis Police Department severely beat 29-year-old Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee. Nichols was hospitalized in critical condition and died there three days later.

Justice Prayers - January 25, 2023

He calls us all to step aboard his ship, 
Take the adventure on this morning's wing, 
Raise sail with him, launch out into the deep, 
Whatever storms or floods are threatening. 
If faith gives way to doubt, or love to fear, 
Then, as on Galilee, we'll rouse the Lord.  

- The call of the disciples Malcolm Guite

Justice Prayers - January 18, 2023

"Now, for good friends to cheer us, for seasonal weather to envelop us, for good work to engage us, we give You thanks."  - An Evening Prayer Neal Plantinga 

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