Heavenly Father, we lament as we learn of at least 750
unmarked graves discovered on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian
Residential School in Saskatchewan, Canada. We take a deep breath
and pray as we anticipate many similar tragedies being uncovered at other
former Indian Residential Schools in months and years to come. How do we
process thousands of children dying early deaths--away from their families and
confined within toxic situations? These precious human beings--made in your
image--faced malnutrition, abuse of every kind, illness and deep, soul-crushing
loneliness. Their blood cries out to us from the ground, Lord. Where were you,
they ask of us. We grieve deeply, Lord, wondering how you could allow this
suffering. We think of Habakkuk crying out: “How long, Lord, must I call for
help, but you do not listen? Or cry
out to you, ‘Violence!’ but
you do not save? Why do you make me look at
injustice? Why
do you tolerate wrongdoing?” (Hab 1:2-3). We ask for
what you promised Habakkuk in response to his cry: that we will look at the
nations and be amazed, that you will do something in our day that we would not
even believe (v. 5). Reveal yourself as truth is uncovered. Bring peace amid
the deep sadness. Bring healing to those who grieve. Grant courage and wisdom to
those who can begin to make amends. We lay our requests before you with
humility and the necessary mustard seed of faith. Amen.
Related: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57674682
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