God of Israel and of all peoples, who seats kings and throws down nations, give to us rulers that reign in justice and righteousness, that your people would flourish and be refreshed, ready to step into the world and do the good you desire and have prepared for us, through Christ our Lord who lives with you and the Holy Spirit together in love and joy and peace, world without end. Amen.
‘The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: “One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land.”‘ – 2 Sam. 23:3-4