In a prayer attributed to Thomas Jefferson, known as the National Prayer of Peace, we find gratitude, respect and humility.
While the prayer in another form likely predated Jefferson, it stands for itself as a powerful prayer.
Today America finds itself filled with entitlement, arrogance and confusion. We need the sentiment of this prayer more than ever. Continue reading
According to Wikipedia, Sojourner Truth was an African-American abolitionist and women’s rights activist. She was born into slavery, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826.
As she fought for human dignity she realized that it required a great number of varying resources. While she personally did not have much she relied on God to supply her needs.
This was her prayer: Continue reading
Have you ever had one of those days?
Of course you have.
The truth is, even with a healthy prayer life, you will have rough days. We’ve looked at a few powerful prayers for new beginnings. Praying is a beautiful way to begin each day. Prayer anytime is great, but there is something special about ending your day with prayer. Continue reading
Forgive me for not quoting an entire prayer in this post on 31 Powerful Prayers.
I will be quoting a former President of the United States who was quoting Reverend Phillip Brooks.
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy quoted Reverend Brooks during a Presidential Prayer Breakfast. It is something I have heard many times but the words hit me anew every time I hear them. Continue reading
W.E.B. DuBois was an educator and civil rights activist. He was also the first African American to receive a doctorate from Harvard.
Like so many Christians that find themselves dedicated to a cause he prayed for the courage to risk everything. Continue reading