A Prayer for the Headlines for Friday, December 14th

Good Morning, God

The headlines reported that 70% of us want “compromise” on the national budget scene.  70% of Americans want to see our law-makes reach a compromise rather than dig in and refuse to sway from their  principles.  Let’s see, God.  We want some sort of compromise that will not raise our taxes – the country’s income and will not result in spending cuts – the country’s outgo back to us in services.  The fiscal cliff would do both.

God, if 70% of us want our law-makers to figure it out – and quickly – it ought to be done!  In the realm of politics and Robert’s Rules of Order and voting, 70% is a very strong majority.  A simple majority of 51% will win an election for someone – and our senators and representatives may need to remember that!

But for now, God, we, the citizens of the United States, are asking you to endow our senators, our representatives and our president and his policy-makers with the Wisdom of Solomon.  We need it to help bring two halves back together.

In Jesus’ name, Amen