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[SPEAKER_00]: Luke 6, verses 27 through 28, but I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Heavenly Father, as I come before you in prayer, I acknowledge that you are the source of all love and grace.

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[SPEAKER_00]: I thank you for your unending mercy, in producing to walk in relationship with flawed and imperfect people like me.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Today, I bring before you the challenge of loving those who are different from me, especially in the realm of politics.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Help me to see others as you see them, as individuals created in your image, with fears, hopes, and insecurities.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Open my eyes to their worth and value, regardless of their beliefs or political affiliations.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Lord, forgive me for the times when I have allowed my own beliefs to fuel judgment, bitterness or pride.

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[SPEAKER_00]: I ask for your forgiveness and for a renewed heart of love and compassion towards those with whom I disagree politically.

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[SPEAKER_00]: I pray for those who hold different political views, show them your love and grace, and help me to be an instrument of your peace in their lives.

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[SPEAKER_00]: May I be willing to extend grace and understanding just as you have extended it to me.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Finally, Lord, I ask for your guidance and wisdom as I navigate this political season.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Help me to keep my focus on what is truly important.

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[SPEAKER_00]: Loving you with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving my neighbors as myself.

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[SPEAKER_00]: May your unmatched love, transform lives all over the world.

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[SPEAKER_00]: In Jesus' name, I pray.