A midmorning prayer ping, just because this scripture jumped out at me:
For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
And before him no creature is hidden, but all are open and laid bare to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Hebrews 4:12-13 RSV
Lord, you who know our hearts,
help us to follow you more nearly,
to see you more clearly,
to love you more dearly.
Lord, it feels like we are at a major turning point in our nation's history, and heavy handed are our enemies, both within and out.
We ask your mercy.
Guide each and every one who must make decisions about our country's future, from the highest power in the land, to the least person thinking of voting or writing a letter.
Open the eyes of those who mean well, but would push us further away from being the people you would have us be, and let them envision the dark consequences of their choices. Embolden the conviction of those who are on the path of where you would have us go. Strengthen those you have chosen to be beacons of light for those looking for the right path to go.
Above all, Lord, we plead for your forgiveness and mercy for those who are walking in darkness, that there will be workers in the field to lead them into the light, and that your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
In the name of Jesus, our great High Priest and Savior, who told us to boldly knock, seek, ask, Amen.