Lord, hear our prayer:

Father, we thank you for your sovereignty over all your creation and for your authority over the whole of our lives. Thank you for those whose exercise of power and authority is for the good of those they seek to serve and not for their own glory; for those whose wise and gentle leadership reflects your gracious kindness to us all in Christ; for parents whose loving discipline of their children provides a pattern for the whole of their lives and a contentment and understanding that will lead to maturity. Through Christ who leads and guides us by His Spirit, we pray with thanksgiving.

Amen.

Some minor adaptation on some prayers.
David Clowes, 500 Prayers For All Occasions © 2003 by David C Cook Publishing
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