Prayer for the President

Whether you voted for him or not, we have a new president and as Catholics, we are called to pray for him and support him, as we can. I disagree with him in a number of key areas but I must admit that I am proud that the US has elected its first man of color. I only pray that Obama's fight for equality extends to the fundamental right to life.

Here is a prayer from Catholic.org.

Prayer for Government Leader
God of power and might, wisdom and justice,
through you authority is rightly administered,
laws are enacted, and judgment is decreed.
Assist with your spirit of counsel and fortitude
the President and other government leaders of these United States.
May they always seek the ways of righteousness, justice and mercy.
Grant that they may be enabled by your powerful protection
to lead our country with honesty and integrity.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

UPDATE: Trisha said this in her blog on 11/06/08:

Today I was also reminded that we are in the year of St. Paul. He was a man who zealously persecuted Christians because he believed with his whole heart that this was the truth. It wasn't until he encountered Christ on the road to Damascus that he realized he was in error. St. Paul, pray for Obama and our nation.

I love that idea! Each night we will be asking St. Paul to intercede and pray for Obama.