Creator God, we call on you as we cast our ballots. To you we promise we will keep in mind those Jesus called the "least of these" as we vote. We promise to live out our stewardship of creation - Earth herself - by voting for those who have enough wisdom to use their offices to protect our environment. The world and everything in it belongs to you, Lord, and thus we promise not to act in our own interests but to cast our votes with an eye toward the future. Through the prophets and Jesus you have taught us that the Kingdom is built through the work of acting for justice and reconciliation. Let the breathe of the Holy Spirit guide our decisions. We ask you to inspire all the candidates running. Keep your principles before them. Keep them all safe. Make them peacemakers concerned about the welfare of all people across the globe. We ask for special blessings this week for Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John McCain. Hold their families and campaign workers in your embrace. Let their hearts always be open to your will. Help these leaders use their talents to bring our people together. The alternative is that we further tear each other apart. Let the people of Oregon shine light in dark places on May 20th. Help us, Loving God, be a people who take seriously our responsibility to lift up the causes and issues that others might ignore. Use us as your servants to help change the world...a world in need of saving.  In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

- The Rev. Chuck Currie

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