Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
God of Truth, bless Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who recently said of Congress, "Fundamentally, if we are not helping people, we should go the fuck home." That sums things up nicely. Amen.
Young Brits
God of Hope, I pray for the young people of Britain who voted in this election. Some estimates put young voter turnout at 72%.
Bless them with compassion, thoughtfulness, curiosity, honesty, and ongoing commitment to civic engagement. May their examples inspire others , even an ocean away. Amen.
CASA Volunteers
God of Mercy, bless Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers as they look out for the interests of abused or neglected children in legal proceedings. Heroes walk among us. Amen.
Kansas Republicans
God of Grace, I pray tonight for the Republican legislators in Kansas who are recognizing that the extreme tax-cut experiment of Gov. Brownback has failed. It takes strength to change course. Bless those who are willing to learn. May we all be open to reconsidering our positions in light of data. Amen.
David Rank
Creator God, bless David Rank, a Foreign Service diplomat who has been the acting U.S. ambassador to China. Rank resigned this week because he could not, in good conscience, take part in implementing the current administration's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord.
It is reported that Rank's identity as a parent and a Christian influenced his decision. May he live to see a true and active global commitment towards caring for the Earth. Amen.
We'll Always Have Paris
Creator God, I pray for every mayor, university president, governor, and business person who has pledged to meet the goals laid out in the Paris Climate Agreement. May they be unyielding in their commitment to our common home. Grant them ingenuity and a vibrant sense of shared purpose. Amen.