Great and Holy God,

On this historic day we come before you as a nation seeking your blessing and guidance. Thank you, Lord, for the freedoms that we possess as a people, for it is only through your hand that we can stand. Today, Lord, bring your hand of mercy and grace upon us and upon our new President, Barak Obama. Fill Him with your power and transform His will into your will. Humble him, and all of us, before your awesome power, that he may lead us through your strength. Protect him and his family, Lord, from attacks, both physical and spiritual. Lay upon his heart the true burden for your people in this nation and around the world. May he be a man that seeks after your own heart, Lord. And where he and all of us fail to follow your truth, bring gentle correction and transformation. Help us as a nation to shed ourselves of our sinful desires through the power of your Holy Spirit. Enliven the hearts of your church to prayer and fasting, to bring about revival of passion for your gospel and renewal to our nation. Let today be a new day to restore ourselves to a right standing with you through your Son, Jesus Christ. May we as your people seek to live our your kingdom in this world. Bless and protect us from those that would seek to destroy us and who would squelch your word. May our leaders not fear standing for you, but may they walk boldly in your Spirit. And where they fall, intervene with your hand of righteousness.

May we prosper, Lord. May we prosper not in the things of this world, but in the greater things of your Kingdom. May you save us from financial ruin not for our own good, but so that we can bring your good to others. May your peace, love, and grace guide us to true prosperity, and may your holiness cleanse us and heal our nation from our sins.

Bless us this day, O Lord, that we may be a nation that seeks after you. May we humble ourselves and seek your face that you will heal our land.

Through the power and grace of our Savior Jesus Christ we pray.

Amen.