Prayer

The source of this prayer is a local migrant woman who was detained in another state. She recently shared her testimony, as well as the prayers she and other women wrote and prayed together while in the facility.  I invite you to pray for and with our migrant brothers and sisters who are detained in facilities throughout the country. As we pray, we remember all those who are separated from their families and communities, and we hold them in our hearts as we pray together:

Mighty God, today we raise our voices from this place where we are deprived of our freedom.
 You know our stories, our mistakes, our regrets, and also our deep desire to rebuild our lives.
 Lord, I ask you to place your hand upon our legal situation. Enlighten the judges, attorneys, and authorities handling our case so that they may act with justice.
 Break the chains of injustice, remove the obstacles that delay our freedom, speed the process, and move hearts in our favor.
 Protect us while we are here, held in your power and your infinite love.
 May it be so. Amen.