For a Governing Body

Creator of all that was, all that is, and all that is to come, we invoke your presence, here in this room, at this time. 

Creator of all those who had power in the past, those who have power now, and those who will have power in the days to come; remind us this evening that you are also creator of those who never had, do not now have, and never will have power; and we are charged with using the power we have been given to protect the powerless.

Creator of all those who had voice and influence in the past, those who have voice and influence now, and those who will have voice and influence in the days to come; do not let us forget that you are also creator of those who never had, do not now have, and never will have voice and influence; and we are responsible for hearing and giving voice to the silent cry of the voiceless.

Creator of all those who had money in the past, those who have money now, and those who will have money in the days to come; convince us that you are also the creator of those who never had, do not now have, and never will have money; and we are the ones who must spend money for the widow, the orphan, and the sojourner.

Creator of all those who voted in the past, those who vote now, and those who will vote  in the days to come; remind us that you are also creator of all those who have never voted, do not now vote, and will never vote; and we are the ones whose votes will be tallied for those who do not count; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray, as we join our voices together and pray: Our father, who art in heaven.......

© 2012 Todd Jenkins