Seeking Justice as Children of God: A Reflection

By: Jane Hill

"Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.[a] Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow." (Isaiah 1:17)

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of Justice is ‘just behavior or treatment.’ From this verse, we as children of God are encouraged to seek justice, however that may be defined in our personal and spiritual lives. From this verse, I noticed the compassion within the intention of doing just deeds for others. The instructions of the verse are calling us to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves and comfort the oppressed. From these instructions, God is telling us to use our free will to do good and help others as they would help us. In my life today, I can choose to use my free will for good and find justice within others by helping anyone who needs light within the darkness. Even simple good deeds like complimenting someone's hair or giving someone a genuine smile can change so much in a person's day and encourage them to seek justice in the modern day.

Dear God,

Help me find justice within the hearts of others. Let me live with the hope of making the world a better place and growing within the good of my free will. Show me the oppressed, the poor, the sick. Guide me towards their pain with intentions to do good and only good. Thank you God for granting me the gift of free will, with hopes that I will find your calling to me and help find justice within the right intention. Amen.