Christian teaching

A: God we confess that you are the one who is charge of history.

P: You raise up leaders, nations, kingdoms and empires and then bring them down according to your purpose and will.

L: So we lift this election into your hands. Act according to your purpose for this country – whether for good or for judgment. But just as you have instructed us, as those who live as exiles in this county, who are passing through on our way to our true country – your kingdom,

P: We pray for the peace and well-being of this country and for this election to work toward that end.

L: Help us not to give in to fear, so that we act like those in the world who have no hope and who do not walk in your ways.

P: Help us to trust that you will watch over us and shepherd us in the midst of all the circumstances of this life, whether good or bad.

A: And for that we give you praise and honor, O Lord, our great and awesome King. Amen.