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God of Justice,

Today in the United States, all citizens of age are given a chance to vote for the next President. We ask your blessing on this country, and on all countries around the world who choose leaders to guide their country in a way of justice and peace. May we come to be united as a people for the good of all humanity, both here in the United States and around the world. With hope for the future, we pray. Amen.

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Compassionate God,

The value of every life is precious in your eyes, from the moment of birth until the last day on this earth, when all will be rejoined with you. Many of our associates work in palliative care and hospice units, accompanying those who are in pain and nearing the end of their earthly journey. We recognize these caregivers this month and pray that the love and compassion they have to offer will comfort our patients and families with peace and dignity. May you bless all those who work in hospice and palliative care, for they too are precious in your eyes, and in ours. For this we pray. Amen.

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Loving God,

It is our deep desire to follow you in all that we do and say, knowing that in doing so we will find our greatest joy. Yet, there are times when we fall short in nurturing our relationship with you. In those moments, we ask that you gently guide us back on this journey of love, so that our hearts may remain steadfastly focused on you. In delightful joy, we pray. Amen.

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A blessing from the Apache Nation

May the sun bring you new energy every day, bringing light into the darkness of your soul. May the moon softly restore you by night, bathing you in the glow of restful sleep and peaceful dreams. May the rain wash away your worries and cleanse the hurt that sits in your heart. May the breeze blow new strength into your being, and may you believe in the courage of yourself. May you walk gently through the world, keeping your loved one with you always, knowing that you are never parted in the beating of your heart. Amen

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God over all,

Today we gather to honor and remember the lives of the saints gone before us. We thank you for their faithful witness and the light they brought into the world through their love and devotion to you. May their examples inspire us to live out our faith boldly and to continue our ministry, serving others with compassion. Help us carry their legacy in our hearts as we learn to grow closer to you. In the hope of what is yet to come, we pray. Amen.

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Merciful God,

For many of us Halloween is a frivolous excuse to eat some sweet treats, act a little silly, and build up our sense of community. For others, however, it can become dangerous or a real cause for anxiety. Today, then, we ask for safety and protection for all, especially children and their families, as they enjoy the day’s festivities. May your light shine brightly in the darkness, guiding our paths and filling our hearts with peace. Amen.

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Eternal Light,

As the festival of Diwali continues, many celebrants will focus their gaze upon a candle’s flame and take hope in its power to dispel the darkness. We thank you for making this hope secure for us who call on your name. For all those who need hope today, we pray they be granted the gift of faith and the grace to see in their lives the triumph of victory over evil, truth over ignorance, and life over death. That all might be warmed by your joy, peace, and happiness, we pray. Amen.