A Prayer for our President-elect, Barak Obama

Almighty God, most holy Father,

we pray today for President-elect Barak Obama, asking
that You, the infinite font of wisdom, might grant him wisdom daily;

that You, the loving God of all, might grant him love for you and for others, including our enemies;

that You, the holy and righteous God of justice, might empower him to do what is right in all that he does;

that You, the Lord, might grant him the charisma of insight to lead in this turbulent world and time;

that You, the Healer, might grant him the grace of reconciling damaged relations in this country and in the world about us;

that You, the God of Life, might grant him a commitment to act for all -- the unborn and born, the young and old, the civilian and the soldier -- to preserve life and honor that each of us is fashioned in the image of God;

that You, the Father, might grant him the time and wisdom to father his two young daughters and love Michelle, his wife;

and that You, the God of all comfort, might grace him and his family as they mourn the loss of his grandmother.Lord, hear our prayer;

through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. A men.

[This prayer was originally posted by Scott McKnight on Jesus Creed and has been lightly edited.]