Verse of the day

Thus says the Lord: Act with justice and righteousness and deliver from the hand of the oppressor anyone who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the alien, the orphan, and the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place.

– Jeremiah 22:3

Voice of the day

We cannot separate ourselves from the use of power — either as individuals or as a society or as a church. It is a fact of life. 
– Helen Bruch Pearson

Prayer of the day

God, give us the courage to speak up for those who are vulnerable and the wisdom to use our power to pursue justice. Help us protect those who are too often overlooked and unheard. Amen.