Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

Yesterday, Christians in the United States celebrated our nation's independence (most of us by blowing things up and eating too much barbecue). While we at Groupthink do not hold to the notion that America is somehow favored above other nations in the eyes of God, we do think it appropriate to offer prayers for the welfare of our nation, like this one from The Book of Common Prayer (ECUSA):

Lord God Almighty, you have made all peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace. Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.