Prayer for today (2/16/16)

Father, as a Christian, I have the responsibility and privilege to put you first in my life. Bless me as I try with all my being to be the person who you would be pleased with. Teach me how to pray that I might be a better prayer warrior. Amen.

-- Alice M. Pritchett

Hawkinsville

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This story was originally published February 15, 2016 at 9:13 PM with the headline "Prayer for today (2/16/16) ."