A Prayer For America,2017 Poem by Danny Speicher

Father, our Giver of all that is good
And Creator and Sustainer of life
We come humbly before you on this day
And lay before you our struggles and strife

Bless our nation, though we deserve it, not
Anoint us, your children, to do your work
Though the road ahead may be dangerous
Evil and hatred 'round each corner lurk

Embolden this, Your Church, oh Lord, to love
Even while men endeavor to hate, love
Whether leaders align or malign us
Even if tortured, set our eyes above

And, may we, through Your courage, always love
Oh, Lord, ever through Your victory, love

We do not know what the future doth hold
Nor do we know the intentions of man
We do not always see the path, clearly
Nor know the why's, what's, or when's of Your plan

But, You see it all, beginning to end
While, still, your eye remains on the sparrow
So, set our feet to go about Your will
Strengthen our muscles, our bone, our marrow

Lord God, grant us peace in our confusion
And provide for us wisdom in our speech
Make us quick to listen, slow to respond
In anger may Your tranquility, reach

And, may we, through Your courage, always love
Oh, Lord, ever through Your victory, love

((January 16th,2017))