As we wait for the elections results, patiently or anxiously or otherwise, we must never forget our call to pray. In that spirit, here are a couple of prayers for us to pray together as we wait.

For an Election
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide and direct, we humbly pray, the minds of all those who are called to elect fit persons to serve. Grant that in the exercise of our choice we may promote your glory, and the welfare of this nation. This we ask for the sake of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For our Nation
Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure conduct. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom, in thy Name, we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Public Theology
For Public Theology, Nov. 16 at Cane Rosso White Rock, 7pm, we are planning to discuss two essays by Tim Keller around the question of race and justice. If you would like to get started on the readings, here are the links.

Tim Keller, The Bible and Race
Tim Keller, The Sin of Racism

See you soon,
Chris+