Steadfast Judge, Your hand saves, Your ear hears. Our sins keep us in shame, hidden from your grace. Our lips speak lies, Our tongue mutters wickedness. No one brings suit justly, no one goes to law honestly; we rely on empty pleas, speak lies, conceive mischief and beget iniquity. Deeds of violence, our feet run to evil, we shed innocent blood on…

What honor should we give a fool?

Only a fool hires a fool.

A fool like a dog returns to its vomit, repeats their foolishness.

Who elects a fool?

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…

Creator of Peace, Give us the words to love one another when we disagree. Amen