Daily Prayable

If I ever needed You before,
I surely need You right now.
It is too much pain for me to bear,
I can't make it without You.
Please hear my prayer:

Thank You for being my anchor,
nothing can move me today.
Thank You for making me sensitive,
I know it will be okay.
You are inside of me.
My spirit will be quiet and at peace.

 

It may seem like a weird concept- Atheists wanting a slot in a celebratory prayer event. However, in Washington D.C., Atheists are lobbying for inclusion in the ecumenical prayer service taking place on  January 2nd prior to the swearing in of Mayor-elect Vincent Gray.

Amanda Knief, government relations manager for the Secular Coalition for America (SCA), is leading the charge. A certified humanist celebrant, Knief and others like her are the equivalent of religious clergy for Atheists. Their belief is that prayers offered in a non-dogmatic fashion can be just as encouraging and inspirational as religiously oriented prayers, and should not be discriminated against...