O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth.
To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties.
To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations.
To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served.
And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name. Amen.
For Social Justice
Grant, O God that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart and especially the hearts of the people of this land, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer
As of Tuesday, January 19, 2021 ~ 400,000 Americans have died by Coronavirus
Psalm 114
I love the Lord because He has heard my voice in supplication.
Because He has inclined His ear to me the day I called.
The cords of death encompassed me; the snare of the nether world seized upon me;
I fell into distress and sorrow.
And I called upon the name of the Lord, "O Lord, save my life."
Gracious is the Lord and just; yes, our God is merciful.
The Lord keeps the little one; I was brought low, and He saved me.
Return, O my soul, to your tranquility, for the Lord has been good to you.
For He has freed my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
I shall walk before the Lord in the land of the living.
