I must say that I miss seeing and hearing Gordon B. Hinckley. I loved this man as a prophet and I think he was a wonderful person and if you put his calling as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints aside, he was someone very special. I love how he strung sentences together. His voice was very endearing. I miss him. When he died I couldn't control my sadness. I cried out of selfish reasons not because of what could have been. I cried because I would miss him. He said what needed to be said. He wasn't afraid to. But he did it in a way that you knew he loved you and that Heavenly Father loved you to. He was funny and light hearted. He lived a full, amazing, meaningful, and generous life. I recently came across this prayer that he said on behalf of the youth. It made me absolutely sob...like a baby. What a picture, I know! I wanted to share it with you. I can feel the power of these words even as I read them. There is a link at the bottom to a woman who has converted it into music. Enjoy!
"A PROPHET'S PRAYER"
O God, our Eternal Father, as Thy servant I bow before Thee in prayer in behalf of these young people scattered over the earth who are gathered tonight in assemblies everywhere. Please smile with favor upon them. Please listen to them as they lift their voices in prayer unto Thee. Please lead them gently by the hand in the direction they should follow.
Please help them to walk in paths of truth and righteousness and keep them from the evils of the world. Bless them that they shall be happy at times and serious at times, that they may enjoy life and drink of its fulness. Bless them that they may walk acceptably before Thee as Thy cherished sons and daughters. Each is Thy child with the capacity to do great and noble things. Keep them on the high road that leads to acheivement. Save them from the mistakes that could destroy them. If they have erred, forgive their trespasses and lead them back to ways of peace and progress. For these blessings I humbly pray with gratitude for them and invoke Thy blessings upon them with love and affection, in the name of Him who carries the burdens of our sins, even the Lord Jesus Christ, amen.
President Gordon B. Hinckley, 12 November 2000
2 comments:
He was a special man. I remember when he gave that prayer and the feelings I had then. Thank you for reminding me of those feelings again.
I love his prayer that we will be happy at times and serious at times. It's a gift.
Good stuff. I miss him, too. I always loved how he could so eloquently put things into perspective.
Thanks for sharing that!
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