Have you noticed how the keepers of justice in America are losing favor with the public? Whether local magistrates, regional courts or even members of the nation’s highest, the Supreme Court, you mostly hear of derision…and not much in the way of praise. Even so, this nation’s system of justice is still considered the most equitable in the world.

Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!

Psalm 106:3

An outstanding combination of observing justice and doing righteousness simultaneously came from the relatives of the Christians massacred at the Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston last month. At the arraignment of the young perpetrator, they all expressed thankfulness in advance for knowing the justice he will receive at the hands of the state; but at the same time, they offered their forgiveness to him. Whether they can maintain that through their grief, only God knows. There is no doubt, though, that He will strengthen the victim’s families in the days to come.

Today, intercede for those whose lives are forever changed by one heinous act. Pray for the judges and justices who will eventually deal with the young perpetrator – and ask God to give wisdom to your members of Congress as they consider legislation that could grow out of that event.

Recommended Reading: Micah 6:1-8