In the name of Jesus Christ, who was never in a hurry, we pray, O God, that You will slow us down, for we know that we live too fast. With all of eternity before us, make us take time to live—time to get acquainted with You, time to enjoy Your blessings, and time to each other.

We need Thy help, O God, to do something about the world’s true problems – the problems of lying, which is called propaganda; the problem of selfishness, which is called self-interest; the problem of greed, which is called profit; the problem of license, disguising itself as liberty; the problem of lust, masquerading as love; the problem of materialism, the hook which is baited with security.

Lord, we are ashamed that money and position speak to us more loudly than does simple compassion of the human heart. Help us care, as Thou dost care, for the little people who have no lobbyists, for the minority groups who sorely need justice. May it be the glory of our government that not only the strong are heard, but the weak; not only the powerful, but the helpless; not only those with influence, but also those who have nothing but a case and an appeal. May we put our hearts into our work, that our work may get into our hearts.

Peter Marshall 1902 – 1949