written by Jill Duffield
Almighty God,
as people go to the polls this day
we pray first and foremost for peace.
May the sense of community and connection
be greater than any division or difference,
no matter how entrenched.
Knowing we will vote
in schools, churches, synagogues,
and other communal gathering places,
may our commitment to care
for one another grow
as we stand in lines,
talk to our neighbors and
recognize we have
more in common
than we often realize.
May we show one another
kindness and respect,
today and in the days to come.
We thank you for the freedom
We thank you for the freedom
to vote our conscience,
of which you alone are Lord.
After this election,
we are keenly aware that
even if the political rhetoric fades
the acrimony it highlighted will remain.
Grant us the courage to step
into the breaches and
not shrink back into our enclaves of homogeneity.
Send your Spirit to drive us
to the places where you
are already working to bring reconciliation.
Remind us relentlessly
that you are greater than
every category we devise,
more powerful than
any estrangement we have created,
eternal, ever present and always calling forth
justice, peace and abundant life.
Show us today and everyday
how to live in the love of Jesus Christ,
the perfect love
that casts out fear.
Amen.
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The above prayer shared from https://pres-outlook.org/2016/11/prayer-election-day/
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