SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON US, O GOD!
by Dr. Elna Boesak
EDITOR’S NOTE:
Dr. Elna Boesak of South Africa has witnessed, first-hand, the destructive force of those who would override democracy, who persecute those fighting for social justice and the rights of others, and who imprison those who speak Truth to power. She was a driving, tenacious support to her husband, The Rev. Dr. Allan Boesak, whose meditation appears in Day #1 of our 40-Day Series of Prayer and Meditation. They both have stood alongside such leaders as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu against apartheid, and today Elna prays for America from the deep concerns of her heart and experience.
“To You, O Lord, I call; my rock, do not refuse to hear me … Blessed be the Lord, for God has heard the sound of my pleadings.” – Psalm 28:1,6 NRSV
GOD, JESUS CHRIST and HOLY SPIRIT, we embrace Faith, Love and Hope. We pray for equality and justice (equity) in the United States of America. GOD, you are purposefully unfolding significant and radical changes towards equal political, social and economic human rights and opportunities. Inequalities and injustices are still causing murder, oppression, exclusions and marginalization. GOD, Empower us to stand firmly against four hundred years of deep-rooted racism. Strengthen us to stand firmly against political leaders who facilitate atrocities. Lead us to halt the Evils of violence, murder, abuse, oppressions, marginalization, poverty, hetero-patriarchy, misogyny and capitalism. GOD, we praise you for your:
Mobilization of global support and solidarity for an inclusive, anti-imperialist, democracy in the USA. Shine your Light on us Our GOD! Amen!
Presence in this year’s election and beyond.
Intervention against social injustices and inequalities.
As a philosophy, gender and religion scholar, an audio-visual producer, social commentator and academic researcher, Elna Boesak has taught as a Distinguished Professor in Communication at Berea College, Kentucky and was a Center for Advanced Study (CAS) George A. Miller Scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the USA. She collaborates with the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference headquartered in Chicago. She lives in South Africa.
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