Dear Heavenly Father,

You are a sovereign God, and You do no wrong. You alone are in complete control of us and our lives, and for that, we are not only ungrateful, but we often try to take that control away from You. Forgive us for our despicable, selfish attitudes, and be merciful to us. We are all sinful creatures full of hate and anger. The world, and more specifically America, has become entirely reliant upon the state of our country, on our fellow citizens, and on our leaders. You gave us these things to remind us of how we ought to glorify You, and we have turned this life into a twisted, sinful, disgraceful mess. Give us all hearts of love for those around us and hearts of prayer for those who lead us.

I confess that I have a heart of hate and an attitude of negativity and pride, particularly towards this year’s election. Keep me from these things, and give me the desire to see success in our government and a willingness to trust You. I pray especially for the people who are representing our country and facing so much pressure and scrutiny right now. We spend too much time tearing them down. Teach us to see them through Your eyes and to wish success for them. Give us humility, and give us peace. When the votes have been tallied, let us accept and support the decision of our democracy. Whatever our preference, keep us from smugness or anger at the outcome. Instill in us a trust that exceeds our human understanding.

To those who are running for office, ANY office, grant the same peace. May they realize that You are in control and that You are good. Give them wisdom, and teach them kindness and humility. They are people, Your creations. Whether or not they realize that, give them Your holy peace. May each decision they make be beneficial and wise. Love them with Your perfect love, and open their eyes to Your redeeming mercy that is new each day. May Your words be spoken out of the mouths of those around them. I pray that Your Holy Spirit’s presence is known and wanted in our Capitol, in the lives of those who represent our country, and in the lives of all they come in contact with.

You knew what this year and the rest would hold before time began. Give us the peace and faith to believe that and be satisfied. Your plan is perfect, and all things will work together for the good of those who love You. Use your Holy Spirit to remind us and everyone else of that every day. Give us hearts that desire only what You desire. Work in the lives of those who are representing us and those who lead us. Teach them to lead with Godly power and wisdom, and teach us to follow them. Give us attitudes that glorify you, and may the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing to You.