Prayer for Election Day, by Rabbi Lior Bar-Ami

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Date: 2024-11-07

Last Updated: 2024-11-07

Categories: 🇺🇸 Election Day (1st Tuesday after November 1st), Elections & Voting

Tags: 21st century C.E., 58th century A.M., United States General Election 2024, voting

Excerpt: Rabbi Lior Bar-Ami shared this prayer for US Election Day via their Facebook page on 5 November 2024. . . .

Content:
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Source of Life and Justice,
on this day of decision and choice,
we lift our hearts in hope
and humility.
Help us remember the values
that bind people together:
the dignity of each soul,
the responsibility we share
for one another,
and the dreams held
for a future that is just,
safe,
and filled with compassion.
As the prophet Micah taught,
may we “do justly,
love mercy,
and walk humbly” (Micah 6:8)
with You and with each other.
May this day be a reflection of the highest values,
a testament to courage and unity.
May each vote cast
be a voice for those who long to be heard,
a call for kindness and fairness
that elevate the many over the few,
and a choice for leaders
who will uplift the vulnerable,
honor the Earth,
and listen to the whispers of wisdom
in their own hearts.
As it is written in the Psalms,
“May there be peace within your walls,
and security within your towers” (Psalm 122:7).
We pray that the outcomes of this election
bring healing to the nation,
resilience to its spirit,
and leadership that strives to honor
all communities
in their diversity and needs.
May people be strengthened
to rebuild with compassion,
to meet disagreement with respect,
and to carry forward the work of building
a place where freedom,
peace,
and justice flow like waters.
May today’s decisions
and tomorrow’s leaders
be blessed with vision,
humility,
and the courage to serve the common good.
And may the path forward
be one of unity,
wisdom, and hope.

Rabbi Lior Bar-Ami shared this prayer for US Election Day via their Facebook page on 5 November 2024.

 

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Pile of Vote Badges – US Elections Concept Image (Getty, iStockPhoto)
Title: Pile of Vote Badges – US Elections Concept Image (Getty, iStockPhoto)
Caption: Pile of Vote Badges - US Elections Concept Image (Getty, iStockPhoto)