Valley Forge Discoveries

"Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United states at large." "And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

I was at Valley Forge this weekend and in the Washington Chapel I found this prayer that George Washington prayed and I found it interesting how he said "Without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation" Wow! He prayed that a long time ago and we are living out what he prayed would not happen. America has tried to shut God out and because of that, Americans, in general, are extremely discontent, unhappy and live miserable lives. Without God in the picture there can be no true happiness and joy. Anyways, I just thought it was a neat prayer and wanted to share it with you.

In Awe of Him,
Chrystal