Election Prayer

As today is Election Day, a small break to pray for our nation and leaders in this turbulent political climate. The readings today are from the Inclusive Bible to try to keep them more relevant to our time and location.


Scripture has lots to say about leaders and leadership. What are the common threads you find in these passages? What kind of leadership are you hoping for in this election?

 Let us pray today for all who are seeking leadership positions on this day. 
Gracious God, pour your love and wisdom upon those who seek office today. May they promise to lead with integrity and humility; may they promise to govern with justice; and may your mercy never fail to shine forth from all that they do. 
Amen
At the same time, find able, God-fearing people, honest and incorruptible, and appoint them as officials over units of ten, of fifty, of hundreds and of thousands. ~ Exodus 18:21

 (Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible (p. 149). Sheed & Ward. Kindle Edition).
The God of Israel spoke,
the Rock of Israel said to me:
‘Rulers who govern with justice,
who rule in the reverence of YHWH, are like the light of mornings at sunrise,
a cloudless morning after a rain shower,
that makes the grass of the earth sparkle.’ ~ 2 Samuel 23:3-4

 (Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible (p. 610). Sheed & Ward. Kindle Edition). 
And David tended them with blameless heart;
leading them with skillful hands. ~ Psalm 78:72

 (Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible (p. 1355). Sheed & Ward. Kindle Edition). 
...without guidance, the people fail,
but when there are many counselors, there is safety. ~ Proverbs 11:14

 (Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible (p. 1539). Sheed & Ward. Kindle Edition).
Pay attention to your herds
and tend your flocks— 24 for wealth, like political power,
is fleeting indeed! ~ Proverbs 27:23-24

 (Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible (p. 1579). Sheed & Ward. Kindle Edition). 

 This is not to happen among you. Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest. ~ Matthew 20:26

 (Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible (p. 2245). Sheed & Ward. Kindle Edition). 
Never grow tired of doing good. We will reap a harvest at the proper time—if we don’t grow weary. ~ Galatians 6:9

 (Priests for Equality. The Inclusive Bible (p. 2582). Sheed & Ward. Kindle Edition). 

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