Lord God, you call your people to honor those in authority. Help us elect trustworthy leaders, participate in wise decisions for our common life, and serve our neighbors in local communities. Bless the leaders of our land, that we may be at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
“I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them, 1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy: 2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against: And, 3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.” –John Wesley, October 6, 1774
Sure I'd like you to vote for my guy. But just vote. And know that it won't be the end of the world if your guy doesn't win. We are a country of checks and balances. And ultimately, God is in charge. In the words of Julian of Norwich
All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well"
So just go vote and get on with your life.
Amen
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