Prayer from the Republican National Convention (8/30/04)

Oh Lord, God of our fathers, You direct the affairs of all nations. You made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth.^[2]

We echo the declaration of Job: “God makes nations great, and destroys them; He enlarges nations, and guides them.”^[3] Please guide us. You are the supreme strength of the universe.

We trace every decision and blessing back to your hand.^[4] Thank you for this nation. And have mercy upon her.

Please unite our citizens. Nurture the poor, abused, and abandoned. Protect our children; keep our homeland free from harm.

Remind us, oh Lord, that you do not exist to bless America. We exist to bless you.

Remind us of your unquenchable, unconditional love. Affirm us when we seek your will, forgive and correct us, when we don’t. Speak to us about the brevity of this life and the beauty of the next. And, most of all, prepare our souls for the moment we meet You face to face.

We lay this election before you. And, in the end, your will be done.

By the source of mercy we pray. To you be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

[1] II Chron. 20:6
[2] Acts 17:26 NASB
[3] Job 12:23 NLT
[4] James 1:17 NKJV