A PRAYER FOR THE ELECTIONS

Carol Wardman, the Bishops’ Adviser for Church and Society for the Church in Wales (where elections to the Senedd – the Welsh Assembly – are also taking place on May 6) has written this prayer for the elections:

Incarnate God, at our creation You made us not separate from the world, but of the same substance; and You entrusted us with the care of the Earth and of one another.

You gifted us with intellect, imagination and freedom to consider different models of government; and You call to public service women and men with hearts and minds set on creating a harmonious and flourishing society. Grant us, we pray, the discernment to use wisely our privilege of choice at this election, treating with respect all those who put their time, energy and talents at our disposal.

Guide both electors and candidates with insight, compassion and unselfishness, that together we may understand what are Your priorities, and make our homeland here on Earth a place where all people and all of Your creation can thrive.

Amen.