Prayer Before An Election

Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand

the issues and concerns that confront our city, state & country, and

how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community.

We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see
each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity,
especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty.

We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned,
Men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender.

We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders

who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.

 

We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders

who hear your Word, live your love,
and keep in the ways of your truth
as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles
and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.

 

We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and

through the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

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