Black History Month, A Prayer

Eight years ago, I was inspired by Black History Month to write these few lines as my contribution. The longings and aspirations of any people demand that the primary focus be prayer. So, in commemoration of Black History Month 2024, again, I offer this prayer: Dear God: May this generation of Black Americans never lose the knowledge of OUR Father God. May WE ever believe, retain, and refer to the two great documents of the Bible and the U.S. Constitution. May WE determine to keep the focus on OUR sacred teachings about God, family, church, and country. May WE never submit to a mentality of dependency upon OUR government. May WE ever strive to contribute OUR talents and challenge OUR country to Excellency. Let US never lose sight of the dreams and aspirations of OUR forefathers. Let US never forget the price paid for OUR present freedom and prosperity. Let US remember that OUR deceased loved ones are like a cloud of witnesses. Let US always believe, like prior generations, that WE too can overcome anything. And let US, like prior generations, pick OUR peak and climb, ever-ascending, never quitting. In the name of OUR Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.