Mary Prince: Courageous Voice Against Injustice
Discover the inspiring stories of Mary Prince and Queen Esther, women who displayed immense courage in standing up against oppression. Reflect on the impact of their actions on their communities and the lessons we can learn from their bravery.
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Retelling our Retelling our Stories: Mary Prince s Stories: Mary Prince s story story Black history month
Gathering Heavenly Father, We gather today to remember the story of Mary Prince, a woman who used her voice to speak against injustice. We thank You for her courage and for the lessons we will learn from her life. Help us reflect on our actions and advocate for truth and justice, even when it is difficult. Guide us to be compassionate, to listen, and to be agents of change in our communities. In Your name, we pray. Amen.
Esther 7 vs 1-7 (CEV) The king and Haman were dining with Esther when the king asked her again, Esther, what can I do for you? I will give you anything, even half of my kingdom. Esther replied, Your Majesty, if you really care about me, please let me live and let my people live, too. I have heard that we are all going to be killed. If we were only going to be made slaves, I would have kept quiet because that wouldn t be a big enough problem to bother you. King Xerxes asked, Who would do such a terrible thing? Esther replied, It s this evil man, Haman! Haman was terrified, as the king jumped up in anger and went out to the garden. Haman knew the king had already decided his fate, so he stayed to beg Queen Esther for his life.
I wonder what it took for Esther to speak up in front of the king, knowing the risks involved. How might her courage inspire us when we face difficult situations?
I wonder how Esther's decision to confront the king changed the course of her people's history. What impact can one act of bravery have on an entire community?
Mary Prince was born in 1788 She was born in Bermuda, where she was taken from her family and enslaved at age 12! She had a difficult life, with lots of pain In 1831 she told her story, and her book was published in the UK
Her story inspired many people to fight for the end of slavery I wonder how Mary Prince s early experiences of hardship and separation influenced her decision to speak out against slavery. How do you think her past shaped her courage?
Her story inspired many people to fight for the end of slavery I wonder how understanding Mary Prince s early life challenges can help us better appreciate her role as an activist. What does her story teach us about the power of personal experience in driving change?
Her story inspired many people to fight for the end of slavery I wonder how we might respond if we were in a situation where our voices were silenced. What would it take to find the courage to speak out, like Mary Prince did?
Our stories are important to God and others. In the story of Esther, we see her bravery in telling the king her story. This leads to the freedom of all her people In Mary s story, her published book leads to many people standing against slavery Your story is also worth telling!
