EPPN Prayers Week of August 1

The Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) publishes prayers on its web page each week. Here is the link to this week’s set of prayers.  The prayer we highlight is:

For Good Governance and Diplomacy 

God of truth and justice, when many in authority turn a blind eye to corruption and unjust rule, turn our hearts to you, the source of righteousness and peace. Grant that those who serve in diplomacy and governance may seek not merely the interest of nations, but the flourishing of all people. Make them instruments of truth, defenders of equity, and faithful stewards of the common good. Guide their words and actions that they may reflect your kingdom values in every place of power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.