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| https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/10/africa/kenya-prison-reforms-peter-ouko/index.html Photo credit: African Prisons Project |
Heavenly Father, on International Prisoner Justice Day, we take
a moment to rejoice in the positive things happening within the Kenyan justice
system. We are inspired by the story of Peter
Ouko, who went from being imprisoned for murdering his wife (whether
justly or unjustly) to becoming the first-ever inmate in Kenya to earn a law
degree while incarcerated, to defending the rights of African prisoners through
his prison charity Crime Si Poa. We are thankful for the work of African
Prisons Project, which provides healthcare and education within prison systems
across the African continent. And we are grateful for the work of former vice
president Moody Awori, who began the reforms within the nation that led
to re-humanizing prisoners and breaking down (in a healthy way) barriers
between prison staff and prisoners. Despite their (sometimes horrific) errors,
we know that every single prisoner on earth is made in your image and needs to
be connected with not only his/her inherent worth, but your Truth, grace and
hope. So, on this day, we not only celebrate the progress that is being made,
but we ask for more progress. We pray for renewal, revitalization and revival
within prison systems. And we ask you to show us if there is anything we should
do personally beyond prayer. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
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