If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. 2 Chronicles 7:14-15
For hundreds of years, there have been cries to heaven for justice
From people of color
who have been mistreated
who have been treated as inferior
who have been murdered at the hands of those in power
who have been the victims of unjust laws
who have been stolen from over and over again
who have been told over and over again to be happy with the crumbs of society
who have been told that when a few of us thrive, we should be happy with that
who have been told that we are responsible for our own oppression
whose voices and stories have been silenced
I believe the God of Heaven hears and responds to the voices of the oppressed and marginalized.
He comes to their aid.
Our aid.
But I also believe that He not only wants to free the oppressed but also those who have benefited from our oppression.
