Pray for Justice, live for justice, act for justice.
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We conclude this year’s Black History Month with a Prayer for Creation:
PRAYER FOR CREATION
You asked for my hands that you might use them for your purpose,
I gave them for a moment, then withdrew them, for the work was hard.
You asked for my mouth to speak out against injustice.
I gave you a whisper that I might not be accused.
You asked for my life that you might work through me.
I gave a small part that I might not get too involved.
Lord, forgive my calculated efforts to serve you
only when it is convenient for me to do so,
only in those places where it is safe to do so,
and only in those who make it easy to do so.
Lord, forgive me, renew me, heal me, nurture me,
empower me, send me out as an instrument of your peace and justice
that I might take seriously the meaning of servant-leadership.
Amen.
(Joe Seramane, Christian Aid Lifelines, South Africa)
Add: Negro Spiritual Anthem: LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING!