Prayer of the Day

Prayer for today (12/18/16)

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These words from long ago are dear and loving. “We thank Thee, our Father, for the quiet stillness of the dawn and for the courage to face the day; For strength and for hands with which to work; For food to make strong temples for Thy Spirit; For forgiveness and the comfort of the evening with burning fires and family fellowship; For sound sleep and a bed to lie upon; For shelter, for inner peace and a Father's watchful care through the dark hours of the night; For all of this and a Savior's love, we humbly thank Thee, Amen.”

The Family At Prayer circa 1960

Sheila Bennett, Jeffersonville

This story was originally published December 17, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Prayer for today (12/18/16)."

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