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A Canadian Prayer at Election Time

April 26, 2025

God, guide our country through this federal election.
Thank you for all who run for public office,
and for the variety of political parties and opinions.
Thank you that we can go to polls
without threats and intimidation,
and that we can trust the outcome of the count.
Help us choose a government that will rule wisely,
thinking to the future and learning from the past.
We need a strong economy that leaves no one behind,

Before the Election Prayer

September 13, 2021

Almighty God, we need your presence in our land during this election time.

Guide the candidates to campaign fairly and present their viewpoints honestly.

Guide the voters as they listen and assess the positions of the different parties.

Jesus, you cared for those who were poor, physically challenged, social outcasts.

Walk with us into the voting booth and help us make a wise decision,

taking into account not only our own needs, but the needs of others.
Inspire many to vote, so the will of the people can be heard.

After the Election Prayer

November 10, 2009

We pray this day

that your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

We pray this day for our new government

that it will help us live in peace with each other.

Give our politicians keen hearing to hear the cries of the poor.

Give our politicians sharp vision to see the long-term effect of policies.

Give our politicians plain speech to speak the truth.

Give our politicians clean hands to withstand corruption.

Give our politicians honest hearts that are eager to right injustice.

We ask all this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

About Carol Penner

I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. I’ve served congregations in Ontario and most recently, Alberta.

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