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Prayer point

Pray for the Church to advocate for the oppressed

Pray for Government

The Halifax skyline seen from the water
The Halifax skyline from the harbour. Gordon Leggett / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Yahweh says: “Execute justice and righteousness, and deliver him who is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor. Do no wrong. Do no violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Don’t shed innocent blood in this place.

Jeremiah 22:3 World English Bible

Reflection

Vulnerable communities often bear the heaviest burdens when systemic injustice goes unchecked. Believers carry a responsibility to speak truth with clarity and compassion, bringing divine hope into dark circumstances. Ask God to grant wisdom and courage to spiritual leaders and congregations as they seek justice for those who lack a voice. May believers reflect Christ’s love by standing alongside the hurting, supporting fair policies, and demonstrating mercy through tangible action and steadfast advocacy.

Prayer

Pray that the Church worldwide would be a voice of light, advocating for the oppressed.

This prayer point first appeared in NHOP's prayer strategy for 17 January 2026.