Tonight, I was going to write my usual silliness.  Reflect on joyful triviality.  This evening, however, it seems a bit more appropriate to turn a tad serious.  To pray for a bit of healing.  Remind us of our bright future as a united nation.  So here it goes…

Dear Lord of Us All,

On this night of conclusion, please bring us together.  Remind us of all that unites us and the freedoms we hold so dear.  Give us the ability to better understand each other.  Help us reach out to one another in forgiveness and love.  Heal us and calm our fears.  Enable us to build bridges, soften hard stances, work together for a common good.

We are Americans bound by faith in a greater good.  A greater good that can be accomplished through love and faith.  Clear our eyes to see the bright future that waits for us.  Give us mutual patience and compassion that will make that future possible.

Our best days are on the horizon.  Dear Lord, take our hands and help us be a light to the world.

Amen.