Our niece, Monique, gave me a present for Christmas, called A Prayer for Every Day, 2017. It includes prayers from every religion, as well as words of wisdom from great men and women across centuries and the world. This is where I found the words from Lincoln that I posted on his birthday last Sunday.
"Lady and Lord, bless my country. Guide its governors, show them the path to take, make their actions conform to the way of nature. Knit together the many peoples into one tribe; unite us, make us a family, as indeed we are under your loving gaze." ~ Prayer for a Nation
The publishers selected this prayer for Washington's Birthday, but didn't say where it originated.
this one is even better than Lincolns, I guess they did not know the author. I like the way it sounds when read aloud, back then they spoke with elegance even in prayer
ReplyDeletevery pertinent for the times we're living in.
ReplyDeleteIn these most difficult of times, these words ring true.
ReplyDeleteHi Inger - sounds a wonderful present to receive ... and with these sorts of words appearing at different times of the year - a great source of inspiration and hope ... wise words from wise men shared with us by a wonderful woman ... living in Desert Canyon country ... hope you're safe from the floods et al ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteLove it and your views Inger. HUGS HUGS B
ReplyDeleteSincere words of wisdom.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Julia
The words fit your photo so well, united, as far as we can see.Way past the clouds and trails in the beautiful sky. I often wonder what those men and women would say if here today.
ReplyDeleteThose words might be more important considering the man who is trying to impose his will on the USA through executive orders.That could be a prayer for many a country in turmoil today. We have refugees crossing over into Canada at Manitoba as they first land in the US, then run for Canada. That is due to the immigration climate south of the 49th parallel.
ReplyDeleteNice shots! Prayer is still appropriate today.
ReplyDeleteI wish Trump would read it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being here - for sharing with us - and especially for this lovely prayer.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Those words fit today's needs all to well. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOur nation needs prayers right now and this is a good one.
ReplyDeleteWe had a break in the rain this morning but the rain came back this afternoon. More water, more mud. I'm so done with both.
ReplyDeleteA prayer for today! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI love this prayer. He was a wise man!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful prayer...just what our nation needs at this time! While I love our woodlands, there is just something about deserts that seem to suck me in.
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