A Prayer for Election Day - November 6, 2012
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Today, God of all creation, as I add my vote to those of many
millions of citizens throughout the nation, guide me by your wisdom. Though your ways are not my ways, and your
thoughts are not my thoughts, let my vote be consistent with your intentions as
they have been revealed through your people Israel, and in Christ Jesus.
May my vote not be
cast in ignorance, apathy, fear, hatred, greed, or narrow self interest.
May my vote be
cast as an expression of your love that casts a wide net in order to draw all
the world to yourself.
May my vote be
cast as an expression of your passionate welcome that spreads arms wide to
embrace children, runs to meet the returning prodigal, touches those with
fearful diseases, welcomes the foreigner into the fullness of community, and
suffers for your enemies.
May it be cast in
concern for your justice – for the generous and sufficient distribution of
resources so that all people may participate in and benefit from communal life
without shame.
May my vote be
cast in remembrance of your delight in your creation, and your intention to
heal all of creation, so that all things in heaven and earth are reconciled to
you in Christ Jesus.
God, my vote is
only one vote, but enable me to cast it in faithfulness to you. Whether the candidates I vote for win or
lose, enable me to be an agent of your love, your welcome, your justice, and
your healing in the days ahead. Amen.
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