In Down town Detroit there is monument a large bronze statue called The Spirit of Detroit dedicated in 1958. In its left hand, the large seated figure holds a gilt bronze sphere emanating rays to symbolize God. In its right hand, is a family group symbolizing all human relationships. The sculpture has no name but it bears an inscription from 2 Corinthians 3:17 on the wall behind it: “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. This monument has become a symbol of Detroit, and is a declaration of what is to be in our City, Liberty! ! May this be our Declaration “ the Spirit of the Lord is here!”
Prayer, Heavenly Father, May your Spirit come and inhabit the City of Detroit. Come into our churches and homes healing and setting us free from bondage. We ask you to Send your powerful Holy Spirit, to this city and brood over it like you did in the creation. Bring order out of the Chaos, bring forth life from death, and blessing instead of a curse. We ask you to build up foundations of Faith, righteousness and justice throughout the businesses, the streets and every corridor of this city. Jesus, We welcome you into our city, Mighty King of kings, Set up your righteous throne, If as goes Detroit, so goes the Nation, May the people of Detroit raise up in unity and Declare “ there is liberty here, because the Spirit of the Lord is in this place! AMEN!
