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God of guidance,
\nquicken your Holy Spirit
\nin our hearts and minds
\nso we may follow what is right.<\/p>\n

Give us direction so we may know
\nwhich way to choose and which to refuse;
\nwhich course to claim and which to reject;
\nwhich action to take and which to avoid.<\/p>\n

Enlighten our minds,
\npurify our hearts,
\nstrengthen our wills,
\nand lead us to live as faithful followers of Jesus
\nall the days of our lives.<\/p>\n

Amen.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

 <\/p>\n

Prayer from Prayers for the Christian Year <\/i>by William Barclay \u00a9 William Barclay 2012. Published by SCM Press. Used by permission. rights@hymnsam.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

For readers in the U.S., how are you praying during this election season?<\/p>\n

Pray Tell <\/em>will be offering a variety of prayers for the nation and for the election in coming weeks. You are invited to submit your thoughts, your suggestions, and your prayer texts.<\/p>\n

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