Bless this ballot, God, I pray,
keep peace on Election Day.
Let it be a source of light,
dissolving hate with love so bright.
Let it be a seed of hope
multiplied with every vote,
rising toward a future verdant,
merciful, just & unburdened
by racism, misogyny, pride, greed.
The truth is, we have all we need.
Bless this tired, broken nation,
embolden us to care for creation—
oceans, lakes, mountains, plains.
Rouse us to our neighbors’ pains,
soften hearts if tension mounts.
Bless the people called to count.
Impress your wisdom on our leaders.
Comfort, comfort all believers:
“God is our refuge and our strength,”
the One to whom we release angst.
Bless these ballots, God, I pray,
keep peace on Election Day.
Erin Strybis 