[Here is a =
prayer by Scott Walker, former Governor of Wisconsin. I supported =
his efforts in that state (where I lived, earned BA and MA degrees and =
pastored two churches for 14 years) and enjoy his writing and =
insights]
Robert – Here is a prayer I wrote for the National Day =
of Prayer declared by our President. I hope it offers you comfort during =
this time of stress. Cherish time spent connecting with family and =
friends on the phone or by video. God be with you! – Scott
Dear =
God,
We need you!
We need you now more than ever. =
So many of =
us are afraid.
We don’t know =
what to think and who to believe.
We need you.
Each day =
increases our worry; worry for ourselves, our families, our friends and =
for our nation.
In fact, dear =
God, we worry for people all over the world.
We need you. =
Blame and bickering abound.
Calm voices of =
reason are hard to be found.
We need you.
The unknown is =
what frightens us the most.
For so many of =
us, we’ve been blessed to live in a place and a country where we have =
few if any fears.
Now we are =
scared of what comes next.
We need you.
For too long we’ve =
lived lives buried on our phones.
Or eyes stuck =
on TV from morning ’til eve.
We’ve lost =
sight of your Word.
And the peace =
that only you can bring.
We need you.
Please bless our =
family and friends.
Bless our =
neighbors – friend or foe.
Guide our =
leaders at this time.
Bring us =
together.
We need you.
Take our hand and draw us near as we =
battle with our fear.
Help us find =
ways to reconnect with our family and friends.
Help us to =
look out for our neighbors and co-workers and students. =
Most =
importantly, help us reconnect with you.
Lord, we need you. =
Amen.
~~
Dr Bob Griffin =
[email protected] =
www.grif.net
"Jesus =
Knows Me, This I Love!"