A Prayer on Election Day 

God who holds the whole world in your loving hands, hold on to us today.  
      Hold strong all those waiting to vote, the poll workers, and election officials,
      Hold in the light all candidates seeking office, at local, state, and national levels, 
      Hold tenderly our friendships and families as politics threatens to pull us apart, 
      Hold all our anxieties.  Hold our fears. 

God who leads through dark valleys and turbulent waters, lead us today.   
      Lead us through the barrage of misinformation and temptation toward cynicism, 
      Lead us to the polls (and keep us safe) as we exercise our sacred duty to vote, 
      Lead us through the uncertain hours, days, and weeks to come,  
      Lead us as a nation to a repaired future, a green pasture of peace with justice.  

God whose love triumphed over hate and death, share your love with us today.  
      Share your love with everyone voting,  
      Share your love to guide our voice, our vote, our actions, 
      Share your love so that we might see you in one another,  
      Share your love on this day, and all the days to come. 

AMEN.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rev. Michael Neuroth is the Director of the UCC Office of Public Policy and Advocacy in Washington D.C.