Heavenly Father,
Forgive me when I fret
against those who stridently force their opinions to ban books, or revise
history, or ignore injustice.
Forgive me when I get
upset with folks who seek to impose their form of righteousness in the name of
freedom by canceling our evolving culture.
Forgive me when I get
frustrated with others who impale education with their demands and reject the
harsh truths of our inhuman past.
Forgive me when I get
peeved with those who glorify ignorance and seek to silence critical thinkers
with loud voices, hostile threats, and callous words.
Forgive me when I fear the
future, dread divisions, and conceal the conflict in my heart.
Forgive me when I see evil
but remain silent, or know of injustice but remain indifferent.
Forgive me when I fail to
recognize racism where it exists and choose to remain unconcerned about its
prevalence in our society.
Forgive me when I live as
a Christian in name only, when I should truly live only in Christ’s Name.
Gracious Lord, forgive me,
challenge me, and change me.
In Christ’s Name, I
shamefully pray. Amen.
