The choices we make this Election
Day will affect our lives for years to come.
In the beginning, the Creator choose
to make a covenant with the human race: (Gen. 9: 12-15)
God said: This
rainbow is the sign of the covenant that I am making between me and you and
every living creature with you for all ages to come. I set my bow in the clouds to serve
as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds
over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, I will remember my
covenant between me and you and every living creature, every mortal being.
As citizens of the
United States, our vote is a covenant with each other to stand together as
a people created in God’s image. God chooses to see all of us as His
beloved no matter what creed, race or ethnicity, age or gender. All
are loved by our Good, Merciful God.
As we pray for wisdom, listen to the
words of Chronicles. (see 2 Chronicles 1:7-8a, 10-12a) That night God appeared
to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask what I should give
you.” Solomon said to God, “You have shown me great and
steadfast love. Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come
in before this people, for who can rule this great people of yours?” God
answered Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for
possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not
even asked for long life, but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself
that you may rule my people over whom I have made you king, wisdom and
knowledge are granted to you.”
May the God
of wisdom and light help us choose leaders who hear your Word, live your love,
and keep in the ways of your truth as we follow in the steps of
Jesus. Heal our hearts and country of all conflict and division as
you guide us to your kingdom of justice and peace.
