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As we prepare to elect the leaders of our country, send down the spirit of wisdom, courage, and faith to inform our choice. Open our ears to hear your word, our eyes to see the hungry, naked, and homeless among us, and our wills to feed, clothe, and provide shelter to them. As citizens of your kingdom, we implore you to deliver your justice in our midst. For to you alone belongs all glory, honor, and worship, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy spirit, now and forever, and to the ages of ages. 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