A PRAYER FOR JUSTICE

O Lord, my God, I come to you for protection

rescue me and save me from all who pursue me,

Or else like a lion they will carry me off

where no one can save me,

and there they will tear me to pieces.

O Lord, my God if I have wronged anyone,

If I have betrayed a friend

or without cause done violence to my enemy-

if I have done any of these things-

then let my enemies pursue me and catch me,

let them cut me down and kill me

and leave me lifeless on the ground!

Rise in your anger, O Lord!

Stand up against the fury of my enemies;

Rouse yourself and help me!

Justice is what you demand,

so bring together all the peoples round you,

and rule over them from above.

You are the judge of all mankind.

Judge in my favour O Lord;

you know that I am innocent.

You are a righteous God

 and judge our thoughts and desires.

Stop the wickedness of evil men

and reward those who are good.

God is my protector; He saves those who obey Him,

God is a righteous judge and always condemns the wicked.

If they do not change their ways,

God will sharpen His sword.

He bends His bow and makes it ready;

It takes up his deadly weapons

and aims his burning arrows.

See how wicked people think up evil;

They plan trouble and practice deception.

But the traps they set for others,

they themselves get caught.

So they are punished by their own evil

and are hurt by their own violence.

I thank the Lord for His justice,

I sing praises to the Lord, the Most High

(Psalms 7)

May the Lord bless you and take care of you. May He be kind and gracious to you. May the Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.

With love filled blessings,

Your Sister in Christ