The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in the United States has triggered racial justice protests across America and in many nations, including South Africa.
A former Anglican Bishop of Port Elizabeth, Eric Pike, has been moved by the tragic incident to write a prayer which is published below.
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Explaining his response, Bishop Eric writes: “I know that we have many extremely pressing Covid-19 related issues in our own country and abroad which demand our prayers right now.
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“However, in addition to all the coronavirus pandemic issues which press heavily on all of our hearts, I have to say that the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in the United States has disturbed me greatly.
“I felt led by The Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday to seek God’s forgiveness for my part, as a product of Western Civilisation, in George Floyd’s death and to share this prayer, which I believe God gave me.
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“These are troubled times and we so much need our gracious God to guide us.
“With every blessing in Christ Jesus
“Yours in Him”.
Amen.