Lord God,
In the name of the true King, the Lord Jesus, we pray:
That you would mercifully grant us good, righteous, and wise leadership at every level: local, State, and Federal.
That we might live peaceful and quiet lives, able to fulfill our calling
That we might be more prosperous and better stewards of our wealth
That we might have just laws to reflect your justice and truth
That we might have families who grow and flourish
That your church might not face hostility and persecution and your people suffer
And that our neighbors might experience peace and blessing as well.
As to the election itself on Tuesday,
May it be fair, just, orderly, peaceful, and the results known quickly.
May your saints be examples of faith, hope, love, self-control, and unity.
We recognize that it may not be your will to bless our nation.
We have sinned greatly, and each generation seems to be captured and confused by the enemy.
We have called evil good and good evil, and have approved of those who have done likewise.
Our nation has largely rejected your created order, despised your law, ignored the gospel, and failed to bow the knee to Sovereign Lord Jesus.
We could name the many sins of our nation, past and present, but you know them all.
Lord God, we do desire a peaceful, prosperous, and powerful nation.
But what good will all the wealth in the world do on the day of judgment, when the true King of Kings, to whom you have given all authority in heaven and on earth, including this nation… What will all our wealth and power afford us when he has his say? It cannot save.
If you must bring hard times upon this nation through our leadership, we ask that you would do so for the good of your saints who dwell in this nation, and to bring many of our neighbors to faith. We humbly submit to your will, and ask that you do whatever you must to bring this nation to repentance and faith. May your church praise you regardless.
Lord, send your Spirit and bring many souls to Christ in this land. Let the gospel be unleashed in all its power and bring revival. Let godliness fill this land as people call out to you in humility and faith. Be pleased to raise up a generation of Christian leaders of righteousness, competence, wisdom, truth, and effectiveness.
May your kingdom come, and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven,
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
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