Prayer before the Senate

We made it back safely home, in spite of all the wind today. It was enough to blow you over in Springfield.

I arrived about 45 minutes early at the capital. When I pulled in they had me park right up next to the front of the capitol building. Too cool.

Barbara and I were escorted into the Senate Chambers as the senators began to come in. Unfortunately, there was a delay so the session did not begin until a half hour late. In the meantime I was able to wander around a bit on the floor.

I gave the prayer. I prayed for wisdom for our officials. I prayed that they would govern our State with integrity. I prayed that they would be good stewards of what they had been entrusted with. I prayed for the families in our communities who are going through crisis. And I prayed for unity among our leaders. I concluded all that in the name of Jesus my Savior. That's the short version! Although I only had one minute so it wasn't much more.

Afterwards, I spent some time with Senator Lauzen and was able to meet a few other senators as well. I enjoyed the insight that he shared about the Senate and some of the things he was trying to put through in legislation.

Another interesting thing was the Hinkley girls basketball team was there, who had won state. They are just down the road from us.

We very much enjoyed the day.