Doctor Edward D. Johnson
First Baptist Church of Ocala
Ocala, Florida
Date of Prayer: 06/15/2005
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Dear Father,
I thank you for each member of the House of Representatives. I thank you for the sacrifice they give in order to represent our communities –– time spent away from families, time spent in Washington, and time spent in serving others. I am aware of the enormity of their responsibility in making decisions about issues that not only affect our incomes but also affect our national security, our moral well being, and our precious freedoms as a nation.
I pray that you would bless these men and women with physical health, mental acuity, moral toughness, and spiritual peace. You have established us as a "Nation under God." You have reminded us that in your word, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Father we ask for your continued blessing on our nation and for peace and prosperity to abound through our land.
While I make this prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ, I know that many others approach prayer in a different manner. We all ask for your blessings and grace for our lives.
Amen.
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