Heavenly Father,
We humbly pray that we as a people will bend to Your will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and civility. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion us into one united people though we come from many places around the world.
We ask, o God, that You will grant our President, Barak Obama, and our Governor, Rick Perry, wisdom to lead. Uphold them in Your hand. Surround them with wise counsel. Draw them unto You so that they will govern not from their human frailty but from Your divine grace.
Move the hearts of our Congress and our State Legislature. Let members from both parties remember that they service the people, not their financial backers. Grant them courage to stand up for what is right, humility to admit when they are wrong, and civility that they may reach agreement across the isle so that the needs of our nation may be met.
Grant Your wisdom to those who serve as judges. May they balance justice with mercy, and may they rule fairly. Insure that the innocent, the poor, and the powerless find a voice in our legal system.
Protect our military as they risk life and limb to defend us. Bring peace into the midst of war. Enable diplomacy to work where ever possible so that bloodshed may be averted. When war cannot be avoided, help our troops to fight with honor and valor. Protect the innocent and thwart the plans of the wicked.
Uphold Your church in this land. Teach us to bear witness to Your Son to all around us. Remind us that while we are citizens in this land for a season, we belong to Your Kingdom forever. Let us live as ambassadors for You in the midst of this land. Let us share the Gospel with our neighbors and serve our community in humility and love.
These things we ask in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.
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