Prayer Has the Power to Change History, Says Bush
"Prayer has the power to change lives and to change the course of history," President Bush said Thursday in comments marking the National Day of Prayer.
Speaking at the White House, he quoted America's first president, George Washington: "It's the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and to humbly implore his protection and favor."
"For two centuries," Bush said, "Americans have answered this call to prayer. We're a prayerful nation. I believe that makes us a strong nation."
The president said Americans pray " to give thanks for the blessings the Almighty has bestowed upon us," for the strength to follow God's will "and for forgiveness when we fail to do so," to acknowledge God's sovereignty, and "to offer petitions."
"The greatest gift we can offer anyone is the gift of our prayers, because our prayers have power beyond our imagining," he said.
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