Abba,

Your children rejoice
when guided by the righteous.

But they go into hiding
when a wicked ruler comes to power.

Like a roaring lion
the wicked devour the helpless.

Let us rejoice.

Help we the people
elect the one who will bless

the weak,
the helpless,
the widow
and orphan.

Breakthrough our fears.

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice.

When the wicked rule,
the people groan.

Let your people rejoice.

Amen

Proverbs 28