Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
ensure justice for those being crushed.
Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
and see that they get justice.
Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT
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“We have a right to protest for what is right. That’s all we can do.
There are people hurting, there are people suffering,
so we have an obligation, a mandate, to do something.”
John Lewis
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You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed,
so mere people can no longer terrify them.
Psalm 10:18 NLT
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“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice,
but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.”
Elie Wiesel
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God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they will be satisfied.
Matthew 5:6 NLT
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“It’s not unpatriotic to denounce an injustice committed on our behalf,
perhaps it’s the most patriotic thing we can do.”
E.A. Bucchianeri
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O Lord, hear my plea for justice.
Listen to my cry for help.
Pay attention to my prayer,
for it comes from honest lips.
Psalm 17:1 NLT
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Heavenly Father,
You are a God of justice and righteousness,
and we turn to You with hearts burdened by the injustices we see around us.
Lord, we ask for Your intervention in situations where wrongs need to be made right.
Bring fairness, truth, and healing where there is brokenness and pain.
Help us to trust in Your perfect timing and Your ultimate plan,
even when the wait feels long.
Give us strength and courage to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with You.
Thank You for being a God who cares deeply for the oppressed
and defends the vulnerable.
We place our trust in You, knowing that Your justice will prevail.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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Then at last everyone will say,
“There truly is a reward for those who live for God;
surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.”
Psalm 58:11 NLT