Heavenly Father,
You have instructed us not to be anxious about anything, yet we confess our hearts are uneasy as we await this week’s election results. We’re concerned not only about who our next president will be but also about how our nation will respond once the outcome is known.
You warned us, “…every house divided against itself will not stand” (Matthew 12:25). Our country is deeply divided, and the atmosphere feels charged with animosity. These are truly perilous times.
No matter who wins, we ask for a miracle of healing in our land. We know Satan thrives on violence and chaos, but You, Lord Jesus, are the Prince of Peace. May our streets be free from violence and may the transition of leadership be marked by peace.
Lord, You call us to be peacemakers and instruct us, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12:18). Help us, as followers of Christ, to do our part in fostering unity and promoting peace.
No matter the outcome, let us not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). As Jesus taught us, may we “do to others as we would have them do to us” (Luke 6:31).
If we celebrate, may we do so with humility, mindful of those who are disappointed. If we face defeat, may we accept it with dignity and self-control, trusting in Your wisdom.
Help us to resist the urge to speak hateful words against those who voted differently. Let us refrain from alienating or provoking one another. Instead, may we seek to understand and extend grace, recognizing that our true allegiance is to You.
Grant us, Father, a calm and peaceful spirit that reflects unwavering trust in You. May our children and grandchildren witness our faith, seeing us turn to You as “…our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1-2).
Remind us that our hope is not in any political leader but in You alone, the One who reigns supreme forever.
We pray for Your protection over the President-elect, whoever they may be. Shield them from harm, and may they seek Your wisdom and salvation. May we pray for them as the Apostle John prayed, “…I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well” (3 John 1:2).
Grant us the grace to be patient and supportive, even when we disagree. Let us not undermine the new administration, but instead, may we work toward common ground where we can.
Lord, we ask that, no matter the outcome, You work a miracle of healing in our land. We long to see a united America, for You have promised, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1).
Restore to us civility, kindness, and gentleness, so we may truly become “…one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
We ask this in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
