God of Justice, help us engage.
This land is stained with blood and tears,
But your love defies all apathy and despair.
God of all time, help us believe.
This vast and ancient land sings with defiant hope.
Reveal the pathways to healing, connection and true
community.
God of Mercy, help us hear.
The old people inspired and dared us to take a tangible stand.
Our First Nations family call for we, the Australian church, to
uplift and pray.
God of Grace, help us represent.
Shine your guiding light on our nation’s darkest moments.
That we might be a part of the freedom story in your
mysterious kingdom.
God of Hope, help us grow.
Sink our roots deep to weather any storms.
Help us stand in our birth right and inheritance as we sing
with defiant hope of your faithfulness and love.
Amen
This prayer was written for Aboriginal Sunday 2025. If you are using, please acknowledge Safina Stewart as the author/writer.
Safina Stewart is a proud Wuthathi and Mabuiag Island woman who grew up cross culturally in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Australia. Safina is Common Grace's Relationships and Storytelling Coordinator and is passionate about culture, education, the arts, justice and faith. Safina lives with her husband and three children on Bunurong Country.