Prayer

We recently read a book titled A Man Named Peter expecting from the title to read about Saint Peter, the one who denied Christ 3 times before the cock crowd. He was the rock upon which the Christian faith thrived and grew. Instead, I read about a pastor from Scotland known for his faith and oratory. 

As I frequently attend and report on local town meetings, a moment of silence instead of a prayer is the norm. It is also flat and uninspiring. Why not follow the example of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate by opening with a prayer?

I know. Someone will be offended. A suggestion: use what is known as the Serenity Prayer.

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

This prayer is spoken daily by millions in over 180 countries by men and women who are atheists, agnostics, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindu. America was born by men and women of faith. Let's keep faith alive.