"Well done, my good servant!' his master replied.”
Luke 19:17 (NIV)
Father,
I cannot imagine a greater greeting or affirmation than to hear from you: ”Well done.” It is truly life’s greatest
accomplishment. The Apostle Paul reminds us: “And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord
and may please him in every way....” Colossians
1:10 (NIV)
And Father you remind and encourage us to pray for
all people, including our leaders. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 (NLT)
"I urge you, first
of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their
behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and
all who are in authority ….. 3 This is good and pleases God our
Savior,"
So,
Father, I’d like to give a prayer of thanks for George H.W. Bush, 41st
president of the United States. In
his passing and memorial service we have been reminded of the nobility of
service to God and Country. The value of humility and seeking the welfare of
others above our own. The love of family and friends with its endearing and
enduring influence. Father, we were refreshed and somewhat renewed by the
civility, community and compassion that came from various sections of our
society.
George
H.W. Bush’s tears encourage us to be touched with the afflictions of those who
suffer. His laughter tells us not to always take life too seriously, and his
ambition stirs us to realize there are more good deeds to be done. His funeral
was a great moment for America, be a good citizen. A great message from God,
love and forgive people. A great motto, have faith in God. Surely Father the
one thing that unites us is faith in you. After all we are “One Nation Under
God.” Father you remind us: “Blessed
is the nation whose God is the LORD,” Psalm
33:12 (ESV)
So we thank you Father for
this man, this servant, this president. And as the Senate Chaplain Barry Black
closed his prayer at the Capital Ceremony: “We pray in the name of George
Herbert Walker Bush’s Savior and Friend Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Thanks for posting this Don! Blessings to you, body, soul and spirit.
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