God of all nations and peoples, we pray that You will enable us to carry out the responsibilities that are ours as those called to defend freedom and preserve peace. Grant wisdom to Gavin, our Governor, Donald, our President, and all who serve in positions of authority. Our nation is one blessed with freedom and hope. We praise the virtues of democracy. Guide us in our efforts to live in peace. Grant courage to serve faithfully. Remove from within us the comfortable lies and the arrogance by which we have prevented honesty, damaged goodwill, and hindered peace. Urge in us every desire to love among those who are cast down, liberate captives, give passion to our indifference. May our efforts to defend liberty illumine the way of peace and bring wholeness to all. Namaste. Thanks be to God.—AMEN.