God of All Peoples, you created us in your image—
diverse, beautiful, and beloved.
Yet, in our world and even in our churches,
racism distorts our vision,
divides our communities,
and diminishes your truth.
Forgive us for the ways we have been ignorant to the pain of others.
Open our hearts to stories that are not our own.
Give us courage to confront injustice,
even when it is uncomfortable or inconvenient.
We pray for those who carry the burden of discrimination.
We pray for those who have been told their voice doesn’t matter.
And we pray that we may be transformed into people of compassion, humility, and justice.
Let your Spirit move through us as we build a church where every language,
every story,
and every culture is celebrated—
not merely included, but embraced as sacred.
In the name of Jesus,
who broke down walls of division,
we pray.
Amen.
—by YongSeok Baek, originally published for 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism in 2025