The United States justice system was created to uphold the rule of law. Courts and judges are supposed to be impartial and enforce fairness, which is why justice is often symbolized as a blindfolded figure balancing a set of scales. However, in 2014, a Rasmussen Report indicated that 43 percent of Americans felt the federal justice system was unfair. The following year, a law professor named Adam Benforado published a book, Unfair, which highlights what he views as the hidden unfairness in the legal system.

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity.

Psalm 67:4

Today’s verse reminds believers there really is a judge who rules fairly and guides those who follow His laws into prosperity. It proclaims this is reason to sing for joy and offer praise. When nations invite Christ to reign over them and allow Him into their governance, the nation prospers; but when the people leave God out, the nation falls into condemnation.

As you spend time in prayer today, remember every participant in the justice system in America – from police officers and those serving on juries, to lawyers and judges from the smallest court to the highest in the land. Pray also for Americans and their leaders to strive to judge fairly and act lovingly in all they do, to His glory!

Recommended Reading: Romans 2:1-12

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