Father, we give You praise that
Your purpose prevails,
That You have directed the hearts of many,
like creeks into rivers
and rivers to the sea,
to select in our nation our leaders.
We give You thanks that
You hold the hearts of these leaders in Your hands,
that You mold them like clay,
You will achieve Your purpose through them.
For those of us
who grieve the consequences of Your purpose,
let us not harbor hatred or fear,
but cast them over into Your hands.
For those of us
who are pleased with the results of Your purpose,
let us not harbor pride or mockery
but seek to be humble and attentive.
For all of us,
forgive us when we place our purposes above Your own,
forgive us when we revel in our own righteousness
and look not to Your right judgments.
May our hearts burn with love for You,
and love for our neighbors,
and rest in the peace
of Your purpose.
May we lift up petitions
for these leaders faithfully
and continually,
for You have appointed each and every one,
and You love them
and came to die for them.
They are precious in Your sight,
as are we.
Come, Lord Jesus.
We long for Your truly righteous kingdom.
Have mercy on us here
as we serve Your purpose.
Guide our steps.
Turn our hearts to the small and mighty acts
You have called us to in each and every day,
that we would proclaim Your power and glory and love
to a world in desperate need of a Savior.
Give us hope for a future
when all will be made right,
when every tear will be wiped away
and darkness be swallowed up in light.
Come Lord Jesus,
and very soon.