Holy and merciful God, grant us the insight to appreciate the persons You have created us to be. Call us to use the talents You have bestowed on us with the confidence You have invested in us.
Impart to us the vision to use those gifts and graces for the betterment not just of our own lives, but for the well–being of those around us, for our communities, and for this country.
Give us also a sense of humility to accept what we cannot do and to admit the limitations of our abilities. Keep us from deceiving ourselves when we are inclined to think we are something that we are not.
Ensure that when we, in our pride, fail to admit that there are others with different and even greater skills and capabilities than our own, that we would be quick to acknowledge and respect how You are working in them.
On this day, we pray for the wisdom to discern how You are at work in our lives, orchestrating the many members of Your creation to bring about Your gracious plan.
For the future You desire for us, we pray in Your holy name. Amen.
..we have all been encouraged to feel in the guardianship and guidance of that Almighty Being whose power regulates the destiny of nations, whose blessings have been so conspicuously dispensed to this rising Republic, and to whom we are bound to address our devout gratitude for the past, as well as our fervent supplications and best hopes for the future.
—James Madison
Join us for an open house to introduce the new Interfaith Staff Prayer Room (467 Cannon) – which will be open for staff (and interns) to use for prayer, meditation and quiet time. For information – staffprayerroom@mail.house.gov