Today is an important day for our country as millions of Americans head to the polls to cast their votes. The Morning Thing shared prayers throughout the morning.
Will you join us in praying for our country and each other today?

Click HERE to see 6 ways to pray for our country from World Vision.

Click HERE to see a list of Election Day Prayers from Crosswalk.com

Here are some of our favorites:

1. Pray for candidates to seek God’s guidance.

Dear Lord, thank You that we have government representatives who believe Your truth. Remind them to seek Your guidance as they make decisions that affect our country and world. Send them godly wisdom and good counselors. And give election candidates the strength to choose integrity in both their campaigns and their terms in office.

2. Pray that candidates (and all of us!) would have listening ears and soft hearts.

Lord Jesus, forgive us for the times we’ve entered a conversation without really listening. Show us how to listen with open and humble hearts, especially to people different from us. Help our leaders to do the same. Teach us as a nation to focus less on getting our way and more on loving our neighbors, especially the most vulnerable among us. Lord, give our leaders and prospective leaders the strength to be humble, soft-hearted, and willing to listen to every voice.

3. Pray for candidates to address poverty and justice issues.

Father God, we are grateful that You love each of us no matter our status or abilities. Thank You that You walk with children and families struggling against poverty and injustice, calling us to do the same. We ask that candidates running for election would speak out about poverty and listen to the voices of the vulnerable. Give our leaders wisdom to create solutions that empower people living in poverty to survive and thrive. Help us to answer Your call to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with You.

4. Pray for strength and encouragement for our leaders and election candidates.

Holy Father, thank You for creating each of us with unique gifts, and for gifting some with leadership abilities to help guide our country. For everyone running for office, whether they win or lose, refresh their spirits and encourage them. Give them the strength to make good decisions both in and out of the public eye. Help them readily give grace — and receive it. Protect their families from sickness, bitterness, and discouragement. May every leader be encouraged by the truth that Your love is always stronger than hate.

5. Pray that our leaders would commit to working together (and that we would too).

Jesus, thank You for humbling Yourself to walk alongside us as a man. Help our leaders be willing to walk alongside each other, their constituents, and especially the marginalized. Our leaders have different opinions and priorities; give them the wisdom to navigate differences and work together to strengthen our country. Remind us in this election year that You have called Christians to be one body.

6. Pray that we would see each other through Jesus’ eyes.

God, forgive us for the times we’ve failed to treat each other as Your creation. Forgive us for celebrating unloving behavior in our candidates and our leaders. Call our leaders and political candidates to a new level of respect and civility. Remind them that You are sovereign and that the wisest choice we can make is to serve You and serve others. May there be a new movement of collaboration and respect in our nation’s capital and throughout the country. Give Your people the strength to lead by example with radical, world-changing love.

May these prayers encourage you today.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

Election Day Prayer Points from Crosswalk.com

It’s natural to feel a mix of anticipation, concern, and hope for our nation’s future. With so much at stake, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the weight of the decisions ahead. But as believers, we know that God invites us to bring all our anxieties and desires to Him in prayer. When you don’t know what to pray, prayer points can be helpful in guiding your thoughts toward heaven. Below are some prayer points to help you say a prayer to seek God’s sovereign hand on this Election Day.

• For Peace: Pray for calm hearts and peaceful interactions as people head to the polls, and for unity among communities regardless of election outcomes.
• For Wisdom for Voters: Ask God to guide voters to make informed and thoughtful decisions, seeking His wisdom in every choice.
• For Integrity in Leaders: Pray that all candidates and leaders act with honesty and integrity, avoiding deception and placing the nation’s well-being above personal ambition.
• For Protection: Pray for safety at polling locations, especially in places where tensions may run high, and ask God to protect everyone involved in the election process.
• For Healing and Unity: Pray that God would use this election to foster understanding and healing, bridging divides and bringing people together.
• For God’s Will to Be Done: Ask God to guide the election results according to His perfect plan and to give people trust in His sovereignty, no matter the outcome.