Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

~ Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

~ Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

Today’s Reflection

Today’s Prayer

Sovereign Lord, as we begin this historic Election Day, we draw strength from Your Word in Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus,” and in Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

Father, we thank You for guiding us through these days of focused prayer for our nation. As we stand on this threshold of decision››› continue prayer here ››› , we thank You for the privilege of living in a democracy where we can participate in choosing our leaders.

Lord, we specifically pray for today’s election process:
– Grant wisdom and clarity to voters making final decisions
– Provide protection and strength to poll workers and election officials
– Ensure safety and accessibility at voting locations
– Guide election administrators in their crucial work
– Preserve peace in our communities as results are tallied

Holy Spirit, strengthen our resolve to be agents of unity in our communities. When old divisions threaten to resurface, remind us of these prayers and the commitments we’ve made. Help us to be quick to listen, slow to anger, and always ready to extend grace to those who see things differently.

When results begin to come in, remind us that we are Americans first, bound together by values stronger than political differences. May we emerge not merely as Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Independents or any other political party; nor as conservatives or liberals, but as Americans committed to working together for the common good.

Father, we ask that You continue to guide our nation’s journey. Grant us the wisdom to see beyond our differences to the shared values and aspirations that unite us. Help us remember that our diversity, when bound together by mutual respect and understanding, makes us stronger.

As this prayer challenge concludes, we commit ourselves anew to being peacemakers and bridge-builders in our communities. Let the insights gained and the prayers shared these past 14 days bear fruit in our actions today and in the days to come. May our conduct during this election bring honor to You and reflect the best of who we are as a nation.

Holy Spirit, may the spirit of unity within all Americans be felt and recognized this day as we see democracy in action and show the world how we truly are the “UNITED” States of America.

In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Today’s Prayer Points

• For safety and security at all polling locations
• For wisdom and endurance for election workers
• For peace and patience among voters
• For protection against disruption or intimidation
• For grace and unity as results are announced

Delving Deeper

Today’s Action Steps

• Set three specific prayer times today – morning, midday, and evening. Share peaceful, encouraging messages on social media throughout the day. If you haven’t voted yet, make your plan to vote and follow through. Reach out to neighbors who might need help getting to polling places.

• Record that you prayed for this in our online group on Prayer Nook

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Today’s Question

• How can we best demonstrate both our democratic values and our Christian witness throughout Election Day?