A Prayer for our New President

Our God and Father,

You and you alone, see all things. We praise you.

You and you alone, hear all things, We worship you.

You and you alone, have all power to do what you want to do. We honor you.

We are your Children, We thank you and love you.

With your eyes, look upon us, and be happy.

With your ears, hear our prayers, and be pleased.

With your powerful hand lead us in your ways.

You ask us to pray for those in positions of authority.

We come to ask you to lead our nation and our new President, Barack Obama.
Help him.

The problems he faces are great.

The responsibilities he has are too overwhelming for him to carry alone.

He needs your eyes, your ears and your powerful hand to guide him and our nation.

Give him the gift of wisdom to know what to do.

Give him the vision so that he can see what you want him to see.

Give him faith to trust you for the resources he needs to lead.

Give him courage to do what is right in your sight and good for all people.

Give him the hope to endure through the challenges ahead. When he is feeling lonely, be his friend.

Give him good, gifted and wise leaders who will counsel and work with him.

Give him a cool head and a warm heart.

Give our new president confidence as he and his family move into the White House, that they will have the presence and the power of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ who said "I will never leave you or forsake you."

Lord, You have shown us what is good. That is what you require of us: To act justly and to love mercy and to walk Humbly with you, our God.

May President Obama lead our nation in this way so that you will be lifted high and all nations will praise your name.

We pray all these things in the name of Jesus, the giver of life and hope.

Amen