We have been praying for the elections that took place in our country this week and now our people have sent clear instructions to our leaders that they are to work together for the sake of local communities. That working together will necessarily involve co-operating with their political enemies. May all of our leaders maturely rise above political point-scoring to fulfill this vital task that we have entrusted to them!
Elections also took place in the USA this week and a striking feature of that contest is the extent to which bridge-builders prevailed - leaders who against all odds succeeded in bringing together coalitions of polarised people.
Jesus prayed that his church would be one. In these days following our elections, our prayer likewise is that our nation would be united for the sake of us all.