Holy God,

You, who are the creator of all,
You, who loves each of us with the fierce love of a mother or father,
You, whose heart breaks for a hurting world,
You, who is moving us towards your reality of Heaven on Earth,

Be with our nation on this day.
Protect us from the very real forces of evil, hatred, and darkness.
Hold all those who are anxious, weary, or afraid in your arms.
Empower your people with your Spirit to shine your light.

Lord have mercy

May we steward the gift of democracy in a way that reflects your love.
May we seek policies and leaders who protect the vulnerable and pursue justice.
May we always see your imago Dei within every person regardless of politics.
May our prayers be made inseparable from our actions of mercy, compassion, and justice.

Christ have mercy

No matter what happens today,
Grant us the courage to walk the path of love even still,
The wisdom to know when to act, speak, and listen,
And the comfort of knowing your Son has overcome.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

Amen, Amen, and Amen.

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A new song without an official title, with love, to Oak Life Church

An original piece written by @heyaileen and shared on the Sunday before the 2020 election. May we take comfort in the God that is bigger. And no matter what happens today, may we continue to chase the vision of Heaven on Earth.