Morning by Morning—Daily Prayer Journey with Tommy Hays

Wednesday, November 06, 2019

Morning by Morning, November 6 - "Let Justice Roll Down!"

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be my Vision, with Your character being formed in my heart and Your words flowing out of my mouth. ...

"Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream!" (Amos 5:24)

Justice is important to You. And so is righteousness. You don't justify wrong and You set right what is wrong. "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne" (Psalm 89:14).

You are a Father to the fatherless and a Comforter to the widow and the orphan (Psalm 68:5). You are our Advocate and Voice, who speaks up and speaks out against injustice (John 14:16). And You call us to do the same, in the power of Your grace and the authority of Your name. "Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of the unfortunate. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy" (Proverbs 31:8-9).

Evil and injustice, wickedness and wrongdoing, may seem to have their way for a season, but they will not have the last say. You will have the last word, as we cry out to You and call on Your name. Your Word is the final word (Daniel 7:9-14). You set things right and call us to do the same for one another in the opportunities You provide -- "to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke" (Isaiah 58:6).

Come, Holy Spirit. Stir in my heart today. Open my eyes to injustice and my heart to Your answers. Give me courage to take a stand, to speak up and speak out and not hold back. For that's what You require of us all each day -- to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8). Then Your justice will roll down like waters and Your righteousness like a mighty stream! In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays

My friend, may you experience the power and protection of the One who speaks up and speaks out for you, and may you go and do the same for others as He leads you in the power of His grace, in Jesus' name. Let His justice roll down like water and His righteousness like a mighty stream for you! Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!

Thank you for joining with me on this daily journey of prayer, seeking to begin each day embraced by the Father, centered in Christ, and filled with the Holy Spirit. It's my fervent prayer these devotionals are a blessing and encouragement to you! Please pass them on to someone who could use the blessing and encouragement of God's Word and Spirit!