PRAYER for Our Nation
Declaration of Independence Signer
George Washington (1732-1799), 1st President of the United States
"Almighty God: We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy Holy protection; and Thou wilt incline the hearts of the Citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government; and to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow Citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the Field. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that Charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the Characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." --
This prayer of George Washington appears in St. Paul's Chapel in New York City.
3 comments:
Dear heavenly Father, You are my encouragement, for all the days of my life. Without You, there is no encouragement. Please continue to encourage my heart. I love You. Thank You. Amen
Father, thank you for encouraging us and for your Word. Thank you for hearing and answering our prayers. We give you praise and love you. Amen.
Precious Father, Your Word says:
"Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, ..."
but I ask that it not be "IF" but when ... for as we pray and encourage one another, we are united in Christ SO THAT I and others do find comfort in Your Love. Thank You Father, that You do ... may my heart, mind and spirit be one with Yours, help me to show and speak with tenderness and compassion to all in Jesus' name ... even when I do not feel like it, remind me to "encourage" and build up rather than be a source of discouragement!
Amen and amen to Cathy and Denise's prayer ... bring encouragement to both of them as they encourage each other and others; splash some favor and extra portion of blessings on them today and every day ... in Jesus' precious name
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