Opening Prayer (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature - Audio

It was an honor to pray the invocation (for the day) at the 89th State Legislature in Texas' Senate Chambers on April 28, 2025. The prayers written below were my outline for praying for this Legislature. THE DISCIPLE’S PRAYER - - TODAY’S APPLICATION According to MATTHEW 6 Jesus said, 9 “In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven" Almighty & awesome God we call out to You today. "hallowed be Your name" Lord we express the praise and honor due You. "Your kingdom come" We cry out for more of Your leadership in our lives. "Your will be done" We all know much of what we do is not aligned with You. "on earth as it is in heaven." and in the U. S., Texas, Austin & this meeting. "Give us this day our daily bread." Grant us wisdom with our resources. "And forgive us our debts" Help us turn from our personal wickedness. "as we forgive our debtors" Help us reconcile and epent of unforgiveness. "And do not lead us into temptation" Lord lead us away from wrongs. "but deliver us from the evil one" Remove evilness from our hearts & lives. "For Yours is the kingdom" Humble us and free us from rebellion and pride. "and the power" We ask for Your strength to enable us to do Your will today. "and the glory" We know this is about You and Your people and not our fame. "forever" Recognizing life’s brevity & Your longevity help us live beyond the right now. As we close this brief prayer, Lord let freedom ring but let truth be louder. Amen in Jesus' Name.