All knowing God,
We come to you in this season covered with the shadows of this presidential election. We come to you contemplating our choice. We are concerned about our lives, concerned about our nation.
We hope for a bright future, yet we have wavering confidence in the days ahead of us. It feels important that we pray about our democracy, about the the presidential election that will so profoundly affect our lives. Remind us that above our role as citizens is our role as your people.
We pray for our brothers and sisters who have felt disenfranchised by the hurtful words and actions of Donald Trump, who has attacked  women, immigrants, Latino and African American citizens, persons who are disabled, Muslim Americans, and many others.
Grant us a sense of unity, not divisiveness. Teach us to clasp hands in love and respect and to move forward together.
When we exercise our right to vote in this free and fair election, help us to remember who we are as people of faith. Grant us divine wisdom. Give us holy guidance. Give us hearts that act out of love not hate, hope not despair.
We ask you, God, to walk beside us and to lead us in the path of righteousness.
Cover us with your grace and give us wisdom and courage for the living of these days.
Amen.
God of the Sparrow 🌱 By Kathy Manis Findley 