Scripture: The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. —Proverbs 21:1-3 Devotional: “King” in the text represents a “Power” that often comes to our consciousness without attributes that might draw us near, that might help us to see this said “power” as a human, or something that has the potential to be changed. I love our centering scripture for the day because it helps me to pray. As an activist who often sees injustice as systems and people who promote those injustices as assholes, I need help with the bringing forward of grace from my own self. As we center ourselves in prayer, lets hold to a truth that God can change the heart of humankind. We ask that God would show us and open us up to receiving and seeing God’s power at work, even in people whom we don't think can or will ever change. Prayer/Reflection: God soften my heart! God help me to see YOU, that is in ALL. God don’t lighten my conviction, but heighten my senses, so that I might sense your power at work and submit to it. Lay in me a double portion of love! Surround those who do evil, with love and grace. Convict and convert! Change our hearts, so that we might be your hands!