Our Heavenly Father.
King David’s Psalm implores:
“Seek peace and pursue it.” (Psalms 34:14)
The rabbis who came late said:
“You must seek peace in your own place
and pursue it even to another place as well.” (Vayikra Rabbah 9.9)

We seek Thy guidance and inspiration
for those who are charged with the great responsibility
of directing the affairs of our Nation.
May Thy spirit dwell richly within them
as they manifest abiding courage and sincere faith
to work for freedom, justice, and peace
within our Nation and throughout the earth.
Grant them loving kindness and patience,
understanding and foresight
so that they will ever be warmed by Thy love
and nurtured by Thy teachings.

Bless, O Father,
all the people of our country.
In our relations with one another,
may we ever remember
that we are all equally dependent
upon Thee.
Bring us together
in an indissoluble bond of friendship and brotherhood,
that, unitedly, we may promote the welfare of our country
and increase the happiness of our fellow men.

Hear Thou our prayer
and bless us with strength and peace.
Amen.