Stand with the person and seek what is right

Assume the powerful must be right and stay quiet

Retaliate so the other side feels the same pain

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and need your mercy. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and receive you as my Lord and Savior. Wash me, lead me, and give me new life. Amen.

Come to Jesus

Lord, revive your Church where we have gone quiet in the face of abuse and injustice. Wake us up to truth, give us courage to stand with the hurting, and make us faithful when pressure is strong. Let your people refuse corruption and reflect your justice, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church to Stand for the Hurting

Father, be near to those who are seized, silenced, or confined because of what is right. Strengthen them, guard their hearts, and provide wise help and open doors in your time, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Near to the Unjustly Treated

Pray by naming one situation where fear kept you silent when someone was treated unfairly. Ask God to forgive you, to grow courage in you, and to help you speak wisely and lovingly next time.

Confess Silence Before You

Give thanks that God sees the misuse of power, the unfair arrest, and every hidden motive. Thank him that he does not overlook injustice and that his eyes are on both the oppressed and the oppressor.

Thank You That You See Hidden Wrong

Pray for anyone today who is being controlled, threatened, or punished because of truth. Ask for protection, for trustworthy advocates, and for the courage to keep walking in righteousness.

For Those Under Pressure

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Matthew 14:3 — FormalTAB

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