November 15, 2020 Prayer - Just Law System

 God of Righteousness,

Today we pray for those in the legal profession who are entrusted with the system of justice in our nation.  We pray that they may be trustworthy, accurate in analysis, correct in conclusion, able in argument, loyal to clients, honest with all, courteous to adversaries, and ever attentive to conscience.  May they have godly friendships and courage, cheerfulness and charity, diligence in duties, counsel in adversity, and patience in sufferings.*  Mostly, we pray they would honor their oath to support, uphold, and defend the Constitutions of the United States and the states in which they serve.  May their efforts be used to root out corruption, fraud, and lawlessness, and replace it with truth and justice.  May their work further the cause of Your Kingdom's Justice and Righteousness in this time and place.  For the honor of Christ we pray, Amen. 

"When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." (Proverbs 21:15)

"Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the innocent.  Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.  "  (Deut. 16:19-20)

"The Lord is known by his acts of justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands." (Psalm 9:6)

"Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you." (Psalm 89:14)

* adapted from "A Lawyer's Prayer" to St. Thomas More