Prayer for today (12/7/15)

Dear Lord, as you have given us authority over all flesh and poison that we may have eternal life, we glorify your name, O Father. We give you the glory along with your son, Jesus, who was with you before Earth was formed. It is in his name we pray. Amen.

-- Buster O'Neal Jr.

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This story was originally published December 6, 2015 at 5:24 PM with the headline "Prayer for today (12/7/15) ."