From the Senator's Desk . . .
November 22, 2007

A Thanksgiving prayer from Indiana children's author Samuel F. Pugh.

Written by Samuel F. Pugh, Children's Author

"A Thanksgiving Prayer" 

O God, when I have food,
    help me to remember the hungry;

When I have work,
    help me to remember the jobless;

When I have a home,
    help me to remember those who have no home at all;

When I am without pain,
    help me to remember those who suffer,

And remembering,
    help me to destroy my complacency;

    bestir my compassion,
    and be concerned enough to help;

By word and deed,
    those who cry out for what we take for granted.

Amen.

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