Since you, Lord GOD, are truly God and your words are truth and you have made this generous promise to your servant,
do, then, bless the house of your servant, that it may be in your presence forever—since you, Lord GOD, have promised, and by your blessing the house of your servant shall be blessed forever. (2 Samuel 7:28-29 NABRE)
These are the humble words of king David as he asked God to bless his family as he had been promised. I am struck by the contrast his words present against a modern backdrop of the pride-filled words of our political candidates.
May the hearts of our would-be leaders soften to your truth, Lord, so that they might recognize your sovereign authority over all things, and our collective call to bring your presence into this world each day. May they sense your Spirit, Lord, as they pursue more fully a sense of public service, seeking to raise out of want and poverty those most in need, seeking peace with those who disagree with us, and guiding our national policies by the intent of our founding principles.
Today, I will pray for our current leaders and those vying for elected office.
Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest, Doctor of the Church, and patron of Catholic schools, colleges, schools, and students, pray for us.
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