This Prayer was Delivered at the April 2016, Washington
County County Commissioner's meeting in Washington County Pennsylvania
by Rev.Todd Crouch
The Apostle St. Paul wrote to the young pastor Timothy that we should offer Prayers for our leaders.
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior":1Tim:2:1-3
It is also recorded in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs the29 chapter vers 2.
“When the righteous rule, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan”
Lord God , Creator of both Heaven and Earth, we pause at the opening of this gathering to give you thanks for all the blessings , material and immaterial which you have lavished upon us individually and collectively .
We thank you Lord God for the freedom to meet together and discuss the needs of Washington County and the municipalities which are within Washington County. Lord we thank you for the long and rich history of Washington County and the many advantages which you have given to us all.
Lord we thank you for those who have a willing heart to assume the responsibility, before you, to lead and direct the affairs and business of Washington County and to serve in the sacred public trust as Commissioners, Lord bless them with peace in their lives both public and private.
St. James wrote that “if anyone desires wisdom let them ask of God and he will give it”. We humbly ask for wisdom and the spirit of unity and cooperation in dealing with the needs and challenges of Washington County.
We ask that today, and every day, you would endow our Commissioners, and all of our municipal leaders , to have this spirit of wisdom and guide them in the resolutions of challenges which we collectively face.
Lord we ask that your blessings would come down and rest upon Washington County to create an atmosphere of a civil and just moral climate .That Washington County would be a place of peace, and prosperity and opportunity both spiritually and economically, a place where the poor are not forgotten and the weak are not oppressed, that the elderly are honored and the young are nurtured, where there is equality for each and all , a place of justice and respect for everyone .
That there will be respect and high regard for our police and law enforcement and public safety personnel ,and and citizens who are responsible for their lives ,and that each will be fair and just in all of their dealings in every sector of life.
Lord God we ask that the long and deep historic ties, and the sacred heritage which Washington County shares with the churches within the County will be maintained and respect and protected and will foster a growing awareness in the hearts and minds of each and all citizens of their need for you and your abiding presence in their lives both public and private.
Lord God as we are gathered here today, let it be recalled that over two centuries ago , that the people of Washington County, both high and low, came before you and made a sacred Covenant; that only the God of the Holy Scriptures would be honored and worshiped in Washington County.Lord we ask that the sacred intent of the tenants found within that Covenant will be honored and fulfilled in our time, by we their descendants.
Lord God glorify yourself in Washington County, and in this land and in all the Earth.
We ask , you Lord God , to restore, renew and reinvigorate all of our places of worship that they would thrive and be fruitful as well as all public and private institutions , our schools, business large and small , manufacturing and service to thrive and be blessed , as the Palmist wrote “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD;”
Lord we ask that the deliberations held and decisions made here this day, and every day, will be for the public welfare and good . We ask that Washington County will live up to all of it’s potential and become the place which you have desired it to be and for the purpose that you have ordained, and for which you have founded it.
We ask Lord that what occurs in Washington County will be so astounding and your blessings so great, that the cup of the County will overflow to each and all of it’s citizens and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and all America.
Lord we ask that what is about to take place here in Washington, will command the attention of many and bring an influx of capital , investment, and resources both material and immaterial…That Washington County will be an example to counties across the land of what it looks like to receive the favor and blessing from your loving hand to which others will look and wish to emulate and to receive.
Lord, thru your Holy Spirit guide and bless our Commissioners and other civil and public servants, and God Bless Washington County with all these blessings, and more.
We ask these all things in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen
Rev. Todd Crouch, Pastor
The Fountain of life Church a Congregation of Grace Communion 2101 Old National Pike Washington, Pennsylvania, 15301 www.gcfountainoflife.org
The Fountain of Life is heard on the RKP Radio Network 1710 and 1670 AM in Washington and North Franklin ,and 1790 AM in the Arden Fair Grounds area of Washington Pennsylvania, and on 1710 AM in Bentleyville and Monongahela, Pennsylvania. And online around the world at www.rkpradio.com
You can follow the Fountain of Life on Face Book - Click on our Face Book link : https://www.facebook.com/Fountain-of-Life-Church-349595355088375/
The Apostle St. Paul wrote to the young pastor Timothy that we should offer Prayers for our leaders.“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior":1Tim:2:1-3
It is also recorded in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs the29 chapter vers 2.
“When the righteous rule, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan”
Lord God , Creator of both Heaven and Earth, we pause at the opening of this gathering to give you thanks for all the blessings , material and immaterial which you have lavished upon us individually and collectively .
We thank you Lord God for the freedom to meet together and discuss the needs of Washington County and the municipalities which are within Washington County. Lord we thank you for the long and rich history of Washington County and the many advantages which you have given to us all.
Lord we thank you for those who have a willing heart to assume the responsibility, before you, to lead and direct the affairs and business of Washington County and to serve in the sacred public trust as Commissioners, Lord bless them with peace in their lives both public and private.
St. James wrote that “if anyone desires wisdom let them ask of God and he will give it”. We humbly ask for wisdom and the spirit of unity and cooperation in dealing with the needs and challenges of Washington County.
We ask that today, and every day, you would endow our Commissioners, and all of our municipal leaders , to have this spirit of wisdom and guide them in the resolutions of challenges which we collectively face.
Lord we ask that your blessings would come down and rest upon Washington County to create an atmosphere of a civil and just moral climate .That Washington County would be a place of peace, and prosperity and opportunity both spiritually and economically, a place where the poor are not forgotten and the weak are not oppressed, that the elderly are honored and the young are nurtured, where there is equality for each and all , a place of justice and respect for everyone .
That there will be respect and high regard for our police and law enforcement and public safety personnel ,and and citizens who are responsible for their lives ,and that each will be fair and just in all of their dealings in every sector of life.
Lord God we ask that the long and deep historic ties, and the sacred heritage which Washington County shares with the churches within the County will be maintained and respect and protected and will foster a growing awareness in the hearts and minds of each and all citizens of their need for you and your abiding presence in their lives both public and private.
Lord God as we are gathered here today, let it be recalled that over two centuries ago , that the people of Washington County, both high and low, came before you and made a sacred Covenant; that only the God of the Holy Scriptures would be honored and worshiped in Washington County.Lord we ask that the sacred intent of the tenants found within that Covenant will be honored and fulfilled in our time, by we their descendants.
Lord God glorify yourself in Washington County, and in this land and in all the Earth.
We ask , you Lord God , to restore, renew and reinvigorate all of our places of worship that they would thrive and be fruitful as well as all public and private institutions , our schools, business large and small , manufacturing and service to thrive and be blessed , as the Palmist wrote “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD;”
Lord we ask that the deliberations held and decisions made here this day, and every day, will be for the public welfare and good . We ask that Washington County will live up to all of it’s potential and become the place which you have desired it to be and for the purpose that you have ordained, and for which you have founded it.
We ask Lord that what occurs in Washington County will be so astounding and your blessings so great, that the cup of the County will overflow to each and all of it’s citizens and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and all America.
Lord we ask that what is about to take place here in Washington, will command the attention of many and bring an influx of capital , investment, and resources both material and immaterial…That Washington County will be an example to counties across the land of what it looks like to receive the favor and blessing from your loving hand to which others will look and wish to emulate and to receive.
Lord, thru your Holy Spirit guide and bless our Commissioners and other civil and public servants, and God Bless Washington County with all these blessings, and more.
We ask these all things in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen
The Fountain of life Church a Congregation of Grace Communion 2101 Old National Pike Washington, Pennsylvania, 15301 www.gcfountainoflife.org
The Fountain of Life is heard on the RKP Radio Network 1710 and 1670 AM in Washington and North Franklin ,and 1790 AM in the Arden Fair Grounds area of Washington Pennsylvania, and on 1710 AM in Bentleyville and Monongahela, Pennsylvania. And online around the world at www.rkpradio.com
You can follow the Fountain of Life on Face Book - Click on our Face Book link : https://www.facebook.com/Fountain-of-Life-Church-349595355088375/
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