Overcome Our Divisions

O Christ, in the midst of our dividsions and suspicions, we need your guiding Spirit which calls us to all be one in reconciling love toward each other.  Let your teachings on unity override all creeds and doctrines which divide; all forms and institutions which block justice; all prejudices and platforms which weaken our nation instead of keeping it as a light to all nations.  Work within our leaders so that we as a nation might again be about bearing good fruits of the Spirit.  To this end, bless our nation and all its leaders so they might work together and remember your word which cautions us:  "A house divided against itself shall not stand!"  Bless us in the years ahead with your guiding power and wisdom.  Amen.