Almighty God, Heal our land
Forgive us
For we have turned from Your paths
And we have turned away from each other
Come bring wisdom
Remind us that one day all things will be made known
Free us from our craven consumerism, greedy idolatry and narrow self-interest
Quench the partisan desires for reelection that trample good governance
Expose even the most cleverly convinced bribes
Rebuke the personalities and pundits who smile while others suffer
Strike down sound-biters, division-mongers, name callers and game-players
Stir into our souls a holy intolerance for political theater, pandering or grandstanding
Teach us to measure leaders by doing more than blaming or promising
Raise up within us courageous visionary leaders
Restore to us the common good
Let us recapture the common ground
Rekindle our concern for the general welfare
Teach us to love our neighbors
Perfect our union
Awaken our better selves
And lead us into better days
Where goodness, justice, peace and prosperity rule at home
And around this world that You so love.
Amen
Grant us not politicians but
grant us honest Statesmen
Bill B.