Spoken Word Series
This month's series will consist of a few spoken word pieces I have written over the past couple of years. While some of the content references issues from the past, they are much relevant today. The spoken word pieces come from my own experiences, experiences of others, and thought-provoking conversations.
Some of the content shared may be offensive to some and enlightening for others. My goal is to bring light to real issues minorities and people of color, in particular African American's, face in the United States. I hope these words will invoke reflection and bring about radical transformational change.
Whether you agree with these words or not, this is my form of peacefully protesting. In the meantime, I want to leave you with this prayer.
Father, I pray you comfort and console those of us who mourn in Zion. Those of us who have lost loved ones to injustices, victimized by oppression, and/or marginalized by society. May we no longer bear the stigma given to us, but may we rise up out of these ashes and stand tall. For the Lord, our God has given us beauty for ashes. The oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that we may be called trees of righteousness.
I decree and declare in Jesus' name we will rebuild the old ruins. We will raise up the former desolations, and repair the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations. Instead of our shame, we will have double honor. Instead of confusion, we will rejoice in our portion. May we possess double in this land, for everlasting joy is ours (Isaiah 61:3-4,7).
May we, as a country, learn to do good; seek justice, rebuke the oppressor; defend the fatherless, and plead with the widow. May we no longer do injustice in judgement. May we not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but may we judge our neighbors fairly. Leaving judgment to You Father, and You alone (Isaiah 1:17; Leviticus 19:15). May justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!
In Jesus’ name, I pray.
Amen!
