Eternal Source of Wisdom,
Guide us as we fulfill our responsibilities.
Teach us that authority means making decisions
Based on our own creativity, ingenuity, accumulated knowledge, insight, and our sense of the people we serve.
Remind us that those who see authority only as power
Have often denigrated, dehumanized, isolated and event eliminated their opponents
As a way of solidifying their position
And in order to stir and deepen the hatred of their supporters and admirers.
Open our eyes so that we can distinguish between those who offer promises based in self-serving desires
And those leaders who eschew the idols of our day and favor the higher values
Of integrity, compassion, honesty, decency, fairness and dedication.
As the Torah commands us, “justice, justice, shall you pursue,”
May we continue to follow after justice as we exercise our own leadership,
Modeling the importance of cooperation and respect,
Giving ideas and suggestions offered with constructive intent
Thoughtful consideration.
In this month of Elul that leads us to the beginning of a New Year,
May we prepare to inscribe ourselves once again, for goodness, kindness and peace in the Book of Life.
And we say amen.
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