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.
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Thank You Lord for the privilege made possible by Jesus to come to Your Throne and ask boldly our petitions, our needs, our delights. What an honor it is to know You and come before You! I exalt the name of Jesus and give You all the praise, glory and thanks for all You make possible. Thank You for hearing us, really listening to us and often saving us from ourselves. We know that sometimes the answer to our prayers is "no", or "not yet" and with wisdom we wait knowing You hold us in Your hands, and answer us in love for our best. Thank You for Your mercy, and that we can trust You as we pray in confidence to You, our loving Father ...
Dear Heavenly Father, I am so very honored to e able to come before You with my every need. Thank You, love you so much. Amen.
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