A prayer for our incoming president ...

Irregardless of how we voted, our president, as well as all leaders are in need of our prayers. The reason for this is even when times are exceedingly well, leadership gifts are rarely, if ever, born in us, but developed by a maturing process that occupies time and experience. So I invite you to join me in this prayer today:

Lord, you sustain and provide for people everywhere. Please help our new President, Barak Obama, as he guides and leads the people of this nation. O most loving God, keep him close to you and his family. Let the wisdom of his great ancestors and past leaders stir in his heart to help turn this troubled nation around in the face of untold hardship. As our President serves this nation and the larger global society as a fresh sign of hope, intellect, courage, and change give him abilities like David and Joshua. Strengthen him to rid us of the giants that plague us as we work together toward a stronger economy, affordable and available health-care, viable schools, and sound ethical and moral values. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

this prayer was adapted from

http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=47233&loc_id=733,1151,55