Healing God,
You see our broken and fractured country. You see broken
relationships, even within the church, because of politics. You see fractures among people of different
ages, races, genders, classes, and religions.
Bring healing to these fractures.
Heal broken relationships. May we
find our unity in you. Help us to see
beyond ourselves, our interests, our party affiliation, and see the good in
others’ points of view. Heal the broken
hearts of candidates who lost elections after pouring their heart and soul into
the race.
Wisdom-giving God,
Give your wisdom and discernment to our leaders. Help them to discern what is best for our
country: for our citizens of all kinds, for those hoping to be citizens, for
our allies around the world, and for our relationships with countries we might
consider our enemies. And help them to
work together for good. May we all find
the power of compromise with one another.
May our laws and policies bring a touch of your peace and justice in
this broken world.
Sovereign God,
Our help comes from you, maker of heaven and earth (Psalm121:2). Help your people to remember
that you are sovereign, that this world belongs to you. No matter what happens to our country, you
are still in control. Remind us again
and again that our primary identity is not in our citizenship, but in the
waters of baptism. We are new creations
in Christ, and our only comfort in life and in death is that we belong to you
(Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1).
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
