President's Day; when most of us think of this holiday, we immediately think of George Washington, the Father of our Country, or maybe "Honest" Abe Lincoln, both of whom have birthdays in the month of February, and are probably the reason why many federal employees and a few teachers are able to take a breather today. Clearly these were not the only Chief Executive Officers of our nation. One of my favorite presidents was John F. Kennedy. Although I was not alive during the Kennedy years, our country was in a very volatile state. However as a child of the 70s and 80s, I did grow to respect President Reagan.
Today, I would encourage you to think about our current President, Barack H. Obama. Being the president is not easy. It's hard trying to please everyone. Obama inheirited an administration full of problems from wars, environmental issues, health care reform and not to mention the economy. Every day he sits in and out of chambers where cosmic and multil million dollar decisions are being made that will impact each of us personally on some level. Take a few minutes to lift our President in prayer. He needs it more than you know. If you're stuck on a prayer, just read this one from the Book of Common Prayer.
O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that, being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to the President of the United States, Barack Obama, the Governor of this state (or Commonwealth), and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Peace,
Karsten
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