Prayer point

Pray for hearts turned from violence and systemic justice

Pray for Government
From NHOP · 2026-01-17

The entrance front of Rideau Hall in Ottawa, with Canadian flags and a sentry box — Rideau Hall in Ottawa, the official residence of the Governor General. Concierge.2C / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

“Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to release the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?

Isaiah 58:6 World English Bible

Reflection

When authority is exercised without moral conviction, systemic harm often goes unchecked and vulnerable communities bear the heaviest burden. Real transformation requires both personal repentance and structural reform. Intercession asks for leaders whose consciences are stirred to recognise injustice, resist violent patterns, and actively dismantle oppressive practices. Interceding for those in decision-making roles encourages decisions marked by mercy, truth, and genuine care for every neighbour.

Prayer

Pray that authorities would be convicted, hearts turned from violence, and systems of injustice dismantled.

Prayer point from the National House of Prayer.