Mary McLeod Bethune was a
daughter of slaves who had sixteen siblings. She was a columnist, educator,
prayer warrior, and indefatigable voice for global equality before, during, and
after World War II.
Please take a moment today and pray this
prayer of thanksgiving and commitment to God, written by Bethune:
“Father, we call Thee Father
because we love Thee. We are glad to be called Thy children, and to dedicate
our lives to the service that extends through willing hearts and hands to the
betterment of all mankind. We send a cry of Thanksgiving for people of all
races, creeds, classes, and colors the world over, and pray that through the
instrumentality of our lives the spirit of peace, joy, fellowship, and
brotherhood shall circle the world. We know that this world is filled with
discordant notes, but help us, Father, to so unite our efforts that we may all
join in one harmonious symphony for peace and brotherhood, justice, and
equality of opportunity for all men. The tasks performed today with forgiveness
for all our errors, we dedicate, dear Lord, to Thee. Grant us strength and
courage and faith and humility sufficient for the tasks assigned to us.”
