After my rather dispirited post on voting and my anxious mood about the coming election, Margaret reminded me in the comments of the following from the Book of Common Prayer:
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives, that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
I thank Margaret for the prayer for guidance for us all, which I find quite comforting.
Lord, guide us to Obama. Well, don't you think that it's obvious to God who should be elected? Or am straying into Pat Robertson territory?
All joking aside, it's a fine prayer. It's No. 24 on page 822. She suggest prayers Nos. 27 and 28 on pages 823 and 824, also.
The Book of Common Prayer is such a wonderful resource. And so is Margaret. Thanks for posting the prayer.
ReplyDeleteYes! to both, Ruth. You're quite welcome.
ReplyDeleteGrandmere --yes indeed, Dear Lord, lead us to Obama!!! That's my prayer too.
ReplyDeleteOnly ten more days, --God willing.