PRAYER FOR 2022 ELECTION
Loving God, creator of this world who is the source of our wisdom and understanding, watch over this nation during this time of election. Help us to see how our faith informs our principles and actions.
We give thanks for the right to vote. Help us to hold this privilege and responsibility with the care and awareness it merits, realizing that our vote matters and that it is an act of faith.
Guide us through this election as a nation, state, and community as we vote for people to do work on our behalf and the behalf of our communities. Help us vote for people that will better our community and world so it may reflect the values Christ taught us.
Help us create communities that will build your kingdom here on earth – communities that will protect the poor, stand up for the vulnerable, advocate for those who are not seen and heard, and listen to everyone’s voice.
We pray for this nation that is deeply divided. May we come together for the common good and do as you have called us to do – to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you through creation.
Help us act out of love, mercy, and justice rather than arrogance or fear.
Help us to listen in love, work together in peace, and collaborate with one another as we seek the betterment of our community and world.
We pray these things in the holy and merciful name of Christ. Amen.
SERMON
Psalm 139:23-24 NRSV
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
See if there is any wicked way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
POINT: We are not intended to carry
POINT: Boundaries are
*Luke 5:15-16 NRSV *- But now more than ever, the word about Jesus spread abroad; many crowds gathered to hear him and to be cured of their diseases. Meanwhile, he would slip away to deserted places and pray.
How to make boundaries that are helpful:
1. Know your values.
2. Communication is essential in building boundaries.
3. Be compassionate with others.
4. Get comfortable with disappointment.
Lamentations 3:40 NRSV
Let us test and examine our ways
and return to the Lord.
POINT: It’s okay not to be okay.
Matthew 11:28-30 NRSV
“Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
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