Creator Spirit,
You are a God of justice, peace, and healing.
Children as young as ten are behind bars,
You knew them in their mothers’ wombs.
Their futures dimmed by systems meant to protect.
We lift our voices to You for every child,
Who deserves to grow up safe, loved, and free.
We call on leaders to act with courage,
Let them choose healing over harm, children over politics.
May Your peace flow through our communities,
And Your healing restore what has been broken.
Let love lead, and justice rise.
Bring healing to our children, and to our communities,
So we may walk together in strength, dignity, and hope.
Amen.
Please acknowledge Aunty Shirli Congoo as the author/writer when sharing this prayer.
Aunty Shirli Congoo is a Kabi Kabi and Southsea Islander woman and the Salvation Army’s General Manager of the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Team