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"It is impossible to rightly govern the world without
God and the Bible"--George Washington
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A PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY
Almighty God, you
have given us this great land as our heritage. We humbly pray that we may always remember your generosity and faithfully
do your will. Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education and an honorable way of life. Defend our liberties
and strengthen the resolve of the people who have come from throughout the world to make America their home. Lead us to choose
the harder right instead of the easier wrong. Help us to appreciate the opportunities that are ours as we struggle to bring
harmony to an unsettled world. May we balance our concern for justice with a willingness to display mercy, and may our concern
for security be tempered with a willingness to take risks which will produce worthwhile change for the good of all people.
O Lord, we pray for your guidance as we work together for the best interest of our communities, our nation, our world, and
the ultimate goal of peace. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful and in troubled times may our deepest trust
be in you. Amen
(from the Chaplains' Service Book of Prayers)
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When will men's eyes at home be opened? When will
the rich and the learned renounce their shallow frivolities and go to live amongst the poor, the ignorant, the outcast, and
the lost? Those who have tasted the highest joy, "the joy of the Lord," will never ask "Is life worth living?"
--John G.
Paton
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You, my brothers, were called to be free. But
do not use your freedom to indulge in the sinful nature, rather serve one another in love.
(Galations 5:13 [NIV])
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Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; Behold,
the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him, upon them that hope in His mercy."
(Psalm 33:12, 18)
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I urge, then, first of all, that requests,
prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful
and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
(I Timothy 2:1-2)
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