Washington's Inaugural Prayer...

The heartfelt prayer that George Washington personally prayed on his inauguration day stands as a powerful moment in American history, reflecting the values and hopes that shaped the nation’s foundation. His words, spoken on April 30, 1789, reveal a young nation that was founded on Faith in God.

Today, his prayer is a stark reminder that a healthy democracy depends on citizens who respect laws and work together despite differences. In an era marked by political division, Washington’s humble emphasis on obedience to law and mutual affection challenges us today to seek common ground and uphold the principles that define a free republic.

Let's pray that as Americans today, we will look beyond political and cultural differences and embrace shared values that promote peace and cooperation, and that leaders in all areas will act with integrity and humility, setting an example for the nation, now more than ever. America is unique in the history of the world - let's keep it!

Washington’s Prayer

“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 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.”

~ George Washington, April 30, 1789

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