INVOCATION
Invocation by Pastor Paul B. Mitchell, Pastor of Changing Lives Christian Center
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Pastor Paul B. Mitchell from Changing Lives Christian Center delivered an invocation, asking for divine guidance for the city council members. He prayed for unity, wisdom, and cooperation among the public servants, emphasizing the importance of working across party lines for the benefit of all residents. The pastor also asked for blessings of empathy, protection, and integrity for the council members as they govern the city.
Pastor Paul B. Mitchell
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Speaker Adams, majority leader, Forrest.
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And the body of the council.
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Thank you for this opportunity.
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Please bow your heads.
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Omighty god, our father.
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We praise and thank you for this great day.
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Lord, you've said that in all of our ways, we should 1st acknowledge you.
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And if so did, you would direct our path.
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So, Lord, I pray.
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Excuse me, that you would direct and grant your public servants the ability to unite with their colleagues and partners.
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In the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, guide them each with your wisdom, each and every single day.
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Of their public lives.
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I pray they will work together across party lines and in cooperation with Uniti to maximize the productivity of our great city.
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And for the benefit of all the residents who live and work in it.
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And father, bless them with empathy.
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And understanding that they may govern with empathy and consider the needs of all people especially the marginalized and vulnerable.
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Help them to bridge divides and foster unity among diverse communities.
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Working towards a common good for all of our citizens.
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Surround them thou thou lord with wise counselors who will offer sound advice and support their efforts to govern justly.
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And, Lord, I pray now for their protection.
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Protect them, protect their families from all dangers and harm.
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As they navigate the complexities of governance, may they navigate with integrity?
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Make decisions with compassion and govern with humility.
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I pray this in Jesus' name, amen.