On this July 4, thinking about the freedoms we currently enjoy and the challenges we face, we offer this prayer from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer:
“Almighty God, to whom we must account for all of our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen”
And may we engage as citizens with all of the seriousness and effort, and the care and compassion, that good self-government demands, so we might live in peace and prosper together, one nation, indivisible. Amen
You can find past July 4 prayers here:
Prayers For Our Country 