Prayer for January 26th
written by Rev Katherine Rainger
Before you our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer,
We remember that we stand on holy ground
We acknowledge the stories of this land
We acknowledge the peoples of this land
We acknowledge the lore of this land
We acknowledge the languages of this land
We acknowledge that this land and her peoples
are in need of healing
Give us compassion
to hear and to feel the pain of lives torn apart
to hear and feel the pain of land that is damaged
and mistreated – sold to the highest bidder
Give us conviction
to name where we benefit from the
dispossession of First Peoples
to see where injustice has taken hold
and to not look away
Give us the courage
to listen, to see, to feel, to name
the pain,
the loss,
the theft and
the resistance.
May we be inspired by truth-tellers,
Justice-seekers and peace-makers in every age.
Turn our inaction into action.
We pray this in the name of Jesus the Christ
Amen.
Curious Christian 