There is no justice
in the world today,
for the ones who have
much have too much,
and the ones who have
little, too little.
In such a world, how
do we pursue justice?
Or how pursue justice
in relation to you?
What can we return to
you for all
your bounty to
us? It is impossible, God.
Surely the pursuit of
justice is hard.
And yet we have your
call--pursue justice.
So show us how to do
that, Lord,
even if the only way
is to keep praying--
keep on crying to you,
grant justice.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 143; 147:12-20; 81; 116
Deut. 16:18-20, 17:14-20
2 Cor. 8:1-16
Luke 18:1-8
Selected Verses
Ps. 116:12
What shall I return to the LORD
for all his bounty to me?
for all his bounty to me?
Deut. 16:20
Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, so that you may
live and occupy the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
2 Cor. 8:15
As it is written, "The one who had much did not have
too much, and the one who had little did not have too little."
Luke 18:7-8a
"…And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who
cry to him day and night? Will he delay
long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to
them. …" [Jesus to his
disciples]
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