Scripture Reading
Amos 5:24
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Reflection
Amos speaks these words to a people whose religion had become hollow — correct ritual, empty heart, no justice in the streets. God is not impressed by worship that does not change how we treat the vulnerable. The image of a river is relentless, unstoppable, life-giving. That is what God's justice looks like when it moves through a people.
Prayer for Today
Loving Lord, thank You for the wonderful example of Your life, which was lived in spirit and truth. A life that demonstrated love as well as justice, a life that cared for all humanity, especially those who were weak or hurting or marginalised, or those
who were sinking into a pit of despair or poverty.
Be close to all who are feeling the bitter winds of depression and scarcity their lives and uphold them with the warming breath of Your love and grace. Keep us we pray, from making wrong judgements about those that are suffering affliction or who have
been overtaken by the challenges of poverty. Give us a wider perspective on life and a heart of compassion and kindness, especially on those that feel alone, unloved or uncared for.
May we become Your eyes and ears and may Your heart of love and grace flow through us to those that are in need. Look down in pity on all who are suffering loss, poverty or unjust discrimination at this time, and we pray that in Your best time Your justice
will prevail in each of their lives. Thank You, Lord. We ask this in the name of Jesus,
Amen.
who were sinking into a pit of despair or poverty.
Be close to all who are feeling the bitter winds of depression and scarcity their lives and uphold them with the warming breath of Your love and grace. Keep us we pray, from making wrong judgements about those that are suffering affliction or who have
been overtaken by the challenges of poverty. Give us a wider perspective on life and a heart of compassion and kindness, especially on those that feel alone, unloved or uncared for.
May we become Your eyes and ears and may Your heart of love and grace flow through us to those that are in need. Look down in pity on all who are suffering loss, poverty or unjust discrimination at this time, and we pray that in Your best time Your justice
will prevail in each of their lives. Thank You, Lord. We ask this in the name of Jesus,
Amen.
Amen.