Monday, June 8
A Prayer for the Angry in the Midst of Injustice
Just as there are many who are broken-hearted right now, Lord, there are many who are angry–and some who feel both emotions. Injustice in its nature produces frustration and anger.
We were not created to hate or kill one another. Your heart breaks for the pain in the world, and you hold the sorrow of the world. Lord please break our hearts to see the truth behind injustice, may we see the real sorrow that is caused and the pain that so many have in their hearts from acts of sin. Help us to express righteous anger, to be angry about the things that make you angry too. Jesus, we can read about your anger in the temple, and we can recognize that your anger was righteous anger. You were angry at what makes God angry.
Lord, help us to have that same righteous anger and may it encourage us to speak out and take action. Holy Spirit lead our hearts to know how to manage our anger and how to use it wisely for your glory and your kingdom.
Help us to turn our anger into conversations with others, lead our conversations into relationships where we can share your truth and grace — and may your truth and grace change hardened hearts and confused minds.
Oh Lord, take the lead when we feel angry; Holy Spirit lead us in right action, according to your Word, Amen.
