Prayer for Our Nation

This year, the National Day of Prayer for our nation falls on May 4.  This observance was created by Congress in 1952.

Today, we see that religion in the public arena may have become a backseat participant in our national discussions. Our country was founded by immigrants who fled their home countries for many  reasons. However, one of the most important reasons for emigration was for religious freedom. We as people of faith need to keep our faith lives in the forefront of our moral decision  making.

Let us pray…

God of freedom and liberty,
you have created us a little less than the angels
and, in doing so, have given us the ability to make moral choices.
Continue to bless our country and give us the wisdom to know your will.
We implore you to grant wisdom to our leaders.
We implore you to grant wisdom to individuals who vote.
Give patience to us when patience is needed.
Give us the knowledge to know when action needs to confront evil.
We ask all this in the name of Jesus, our brother and savior.
Amen.