Gracious God,

On this date in particular, we give thanks for this country. We thank you for the ideals of freedom and equality and inclusion that this country seeks to have.

We pray for our leaders and ask that you guide them in making wise decisions that benefit the whole, not just a few. And we ask that you help us discern the division between country and faith, so that all may have the same freedoms we so enjoy.

Amen.

A prayer from umcdiscipleship.org.