Dear friends in Christ,
We are getting very close to an important election in the life of our nation. At all levels— local, state, national—critical decisions will be made about who leads us.
This ought to matter greatly to all of us who follow Jesus. Our Lord commanded us to love our neighbors. One way to love our neighbors is to seek their well-being by political means.
It’s clear that there are sharply different views of which direction our nation should take. And the same division can be found in most states and in many local communities. The end result is that this time seems to be pushing us toward division rather than uniting us as a people who seek the common good.
There are many things we can do as followers of Jesus. We can volunteer in political campaigns or even seek public office. We can encourage voting. We can work for free and fair elections. Above all, we can pray.
Forward Movement invites you to join in a nine-day cycle of prayer for our nation and for this election. Praying for nine days is an ancient rhythm; it’s long enough to feel sustainable, but brief enough to be accessible to all. The season starts October 29 and ends the day after the election, November 6.
All the prayers are taken from the Book of Common Prayer. Forward Movement has put together bulletin inserts and some social media to use in local churches. The materials are also available in Spanish. Social media posts will begin on October 29 on Forward Movement’s Facebook and Instagram channels.
We encourage you to download the materials and use them or share them as you see fit.
And now, let us pray.
Yours faithfully,
Scott Gunn
Executive Director
More from our ministry:
2024 calendars now available: Slow Down. Quiet. It’s Advent
Reflect on the psalms of Advent: Show Me Your Ways, O Lord
Support free offerings like the Season of Prayer: Donate today
Intercessions for all sorts and conditions of people: Prayers for All Occasions