Opening Prayer for the State House of Colorado
January 18, 2018
Rabbi Joseph R. Black – Temple Emanuel -
Denver
Our God and God of all
people:
We come to you this morning
from many different faith traditions. As
we celebrate the splendor and potential of our great State of Colorado, we
acknowledge the fact that you reveal many truths – it is our task to hear and
heed them.
Merciful Creator, guide these
Legislators as they go about their sacred work. May any conflicts that arise in
the course of deliberation be seen as a reflection of the diversity with which
we have been blessed.
Holy One of Blessing – help
our leaders to see the good in one other – and let that goodness triumph over
partisanship.
In this time of cynicism and
divisiveness, help these men and women to see the faces that, all too often are
unseen – the men, women and children living on the edge - for whom these
deliberations may very well determine the difference between hope and despair.
May this day bring out the
best in these leaders who have been elected to labor on behalf of their constituents.
Our God - we have seen You in
the faces of faceless – eager to love and be loved
We have heard you in moments
of wonder – when men, women and children come together in mutual longing and
the promise of a better tomorrow.
On this day of deliberation,
let us pray that our leaders and officials might find You within
themselves.
·
May they find You
in their ability to hear one other – to respect one other – to do the sacred
work of governing our State of Colorado.
·
May they find You
in satisfaction that comes from hard work and due deliberation.
·
May they come to
know You as they come to know each other – and respect the skills that each
brings to the floor of debate.
·
May their discussions
give way to a higher sense of purpose and understanding – and along the way,
may it elucidate and elevate the decisions that are to be made.
We thank you for these men
and women who serve our great state of Colorado. Guide their deliberations with purpose and an
awareness of the sacred.
And let us say,
AMEN
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