When asked how people should pray for the United States, David French said to pray for peace and justice; grace and mercy.
Red states versus blue states. Us versus them. Division. Discord. Name-calling. Blaming. This is the state of America today. The country has been torn apart at the seams.
Mr. French described peace as a band-aid and justice as the stiches. Peace without justice is a temporary fix for what ails us. We will never have lasting peace as long as injustice abounds. No justice, no peace.
Pray for justice for the poor, the sick, the homeless, the oppressed, and the marginalized.
Mr. French noted that justice should be holistic. Justice requires balancing the needs of immigrants who are fleeing danger with the needs of legal residents. Justice is impossible without the due process of the law.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body, you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15
The Lord calls me to live in peace with others. His love and peace must rule in my heart. And yet… I am also called to stand up for justice. That’s what Jesus did.
Jesus had compassion for the sick and the marginalized. He defended the woman the crowd wanted to stone for adultery. He spoke out against greed, hypocrisy, and self-indulgence.
I must also speak out against injustice. I can’t ignore the fact that immigrants are being mistreated by our government. I can’t ignore the fact that the nation’s leaders are breaking laws, firing people who stand on principle, and denying due process.
The United States is in great need of spiritual healing. Pray that God will change the hearts of the people and our leaders.
Innermost Being 