Prayer, day 1697

Marching to protest injustice after another African American was killed by a police officer accused of planting evidence afterward. It took six years to come to trial, and the officer was acquitted in a bench verdict.

O God, we rise to give thanks
for your mercy and protection
spread as a canopy over us today.

May our prayers ascend to you
and our hearts be drawn to You,
for You are our God and Savior.
May we turn aside from selfishness and envy,
and seek forgiveness from those we have wronged.
May we remember our unity with all creation;
may our hearts be joined in love and fellowship.

Place your hand of blessing upon the crown of our heads;
consecrate us to your service today.
Hold us fast within the embrace of your love and wisdom;
guide us in the paths of justice and compassion.

Give your peace which surpasses all understanding
to those we now name.

Amen.
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