This week's Supreme Court decision on prayer prompted me to notice such prayers at public meetings are often given by guests. The court case, in fact, was about such a sitution. I now wonder, how often is it that city council members or legislators offer their own prayers?
A prayer can be a plea for God's help. It can be a petition asking God to direct the proceedings about to take place. If it is the legislators, themselves, who are wanting that direction, wouldn't it be appropriate for them to make their own plea? Someone can pray of your behalf, but if you are the one seeking direction, it seems appropriate to ask the Lord yourself.
So, looking around and wondering how many times it is that the participants offer their own prayers, I think it would be neat if it happened more often. I believe in the power of prayer. I believe God answers a sincere prayer. There is power in having the person who is to receive the help, ask for the help. Yes, I believe we would be a better-governed land if legislators prayed more -- themselves -- to our God.
(This post rewritten and added to a little 5/10/14.)
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