On behalf of American election workers, I pray.

Foreground sculpture: Woman and Small World by Viola Frey, Minnesota Institute of the Arts (photo by shf)

May your way be safe, protected, calm, and clear.

May ballots, voting machines, technological processes be free from distress, damage, glitches, and doom.

May all of you, administrators, staff, and volunteers, move and operate with ease, expertise, collegiality, integrity, and trust.

May the public and media uplift you and extend appreciation and recognition for your civil service.

May your day be rich with neighborliness, stability, cheer, and belonging.

May your friends and family be sources of strength, refreshment, and love.

And may you know in the deepest place within you that you are a gift in our system of democracy; each one of you a valued, essential light for our path forward.

Thank you for your gallant service. May God’s blessings surround you and keep you safe from harm today, tomorrow, always.