The Nation’s Church
People from across the country have offered prayers and messages of hope through the Cathedral’s website. A selection appears below and is updated throughout the day.
May God bless President Obama and his family as he models a spirit of hope and responsibility to us all.
Diana in OH
Dear Lord, Please answer our prayers for unity and love. Discernment for our President.
Julia in CA
Wishing hope and blessings for our new President and his family.
Pattie in MD
I hope for a more peaceful, safe world.
Rebecca in NC
May we find peace amoung our diverse peoples.
Sally in OH
Wisdom and strength for Obama's presidency
Diana in AZ
I pray for the safety of President Obama, and that he will be a president lead by Creator-God. Blessings to his family.
Rosita in CA
May the Lord guide President Obama and our political leaders toward caring for the common good for all peoples.
Elizabeth in WI
For friends, family, and others around the globe who are in need.
Robert in AZ
Bless you President Obama and people who are helping you.... Hopeful that this can once again be a Nation under God.
Suzanne in TX
May God bless us all, as our President works to lead us to better times & better health, worldwide & may we all help him.
Billye in TX
May God give wisdom to our leaders.
Gustavo in FL
May we seek God's will always. Peace to all near and far.
Diana in FL
I pray that our president will be guided by our Holy Father as he leads our nation.
Katrina in CA
Healing Peace and Love
Elke in VA
Peace for the world...hope for the future...spirtual investment in the earth and her people.
Liza in DC
I pray that my baby girl will have leaders and mentors who inspire, give hope and model faith all her life.
Ashley in VA
That the world will come together for the good of the world.
Lourdes Kelly in NY
I pray for a revived spirit of cooperation between all Americans, regardless where we've come from or are.
Mark in AL
My prayers are with you as you lead this country in the ways that it should go....God Bless You and your family....
Liz from Brawley in CA
May God bless America and our new President and Vice President.
Carol in NJ
May the world become more empathtic and respectful of sharing this planet with other humans, animals, and all life forms.
Denise in VA
God bless our new president. Help us to keep the lights of faith, hope, and love alive by helping one another.
Anastasia in MA
God Bless this nation and its new president
Larry Cretan in CA
May our new president continue to search the Holy Bible and listen as God speaks to his heart and protects his mind.
Karen in LA
Loving Leadership is what the world needs now. With a future vision .. re jobs, energy, economics
Chris in NJ
May peace and justice reign throughout the world.
Cathy in KY
My prayers are with you.
Brian in TN
We face adversity with hope and purpose, better than facing plenty with neither.
Allan in IL
May the truth and wisdom of these precious moments be a reminder of God's great love.
Nan in OR
Yes, we are a global village and I believe in the audacity of hope for ourselves,our children, and the world.
Andrea in MD
I am grateful God, that you are entering into our daily lives and into the workings of our nation.
Bettye in NC
May God and our new president heal this nation.
Fred in WA
I will be praying for you , Barack.
Sharon in MD
Let's pray for Obama
Chaitanya in CA
May our Lord inspire, protect and guide our President into the way of peace, unity, & love. Keep the Obama family safe.
Jane in NC
May God bless you and keep you.
Ruthi and Rankin Skinner in KY
May God continue to empower, sustain, and nurture you as you work for peace, liberty, equality, and freedom for all.
MaryJo in PA
My prayers are with the president and his family and administration. May God watch over everyone.
Carol in CA
May God protect our new President and his family so that he may go about the enormous task of restoring America.
Liz in CA
I pray for our nation and people coming together as one
Jane in AZ
May God continue to bless our President, Vice President, and elected officials as they face the challenges ahead.
Laurel in AL
I hope that God will shine love down on us this day.
Richard in GA
The Inaugural Prayer Service was a tremendous inspiration for me. My hope for our nation has been renewed.
Judy in IL
O Lord, bless and keep our president safe. Annoint him with your wisdom to lead our people through difficult times.
Wylie+ in TX
The sermon delivered by The Rev. Dr. Watkins beautifully expressed the hopes and prayers of the American people.
Suzette in TX
May the Lord watch over us and guide us to live up to the messages in this beautiful Inaugural Prayer Service.
Sara in TN
I wait for a brighter day when it is not every man for himself but every man loving, helping, and supporting his brother
Tara in TN
May President Obama's inauguration mark a new chapter of understanding of: "Peace on Earth, Good Will to All"
Kate in NY
To all men and women who are for world peace, my prayers are for you all.
morris in GA
Hope and Love will see us and the world through.
Kristin in VA
God, give strength and courage to President Obama. Keep him and his family safe. Thank you for this young leader.
Stella in TX
I am finally seeing the future I have dreamed of.
Arfus in TN
God be with us in our struggles and guide us on the way you would have us go.
Cornelia in VA
We ask God's blessings to continue to be showered upon you and your family as you lead our country.
Cheryl in TX
God bless the world and all of the leaders. thank you, President Obama and your family for stepping up for all of us.
Maureen in GA
May God grant us Peace
Barbara in VA
I hope for continued, fervent hope--and actions to match.
Iz. in DC
God, give him an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and love you.
Charlie in NC
God bless you Mr. President
David in CT
May we now be guided by the wisdom that faith and hope in tomorrow begins with service to our neighbors today.
Michael in CA
Pray for all those who work, play and care for all our children.
Mary in CA
God, help our nation in this time of change and I pray that you will give guidence to the President and Vice President.
Joshua in AL
I pray for a future of peace.
Peter in TX
Prayers and good wishes to the new President. I am proud to be an American.
Rev. Brenda in GA
A prayer for peace and prosperity for the world
Julie in MD
That we all may be treated equal and and give our service to the poor and those in need.
E.John in IL
Thank You
Eleanor in TX
I pray that we learn to see each other as God sees us, His beloved children, deserving of care and respect.
Ronda in AZ
May we commit to a global ethic of "the Golden Rule" (do unto others as you would have them do to you)
Bishop Chris Epting in IA
With hope for peace in the world and wisdom to guide our actions.
Brenda in MD
May we be a blessing and witness for God's love to the world.
Erin in GA
Praying for our nation. Praying for the Obamas. Praying for Sharon Watkins as she brings God's Word tomorrow.
Dani in TX
God bless and keep us, and strengthen our hope.
Beth in IL
To the entire Obama family: You are the inspiration and hope that our country needs. God Bless You
Michele in MI
God Speed
Leslie in IN
May God's grace shine upon you and our country as we work together to strenghthen our nation.
Paula in MI
God bless the Obama's and may they prosper and serve our country well
Sandra in IA
We will support you in every way we can. All the best... we're pulling for you, sir.
Alan in MI
May God's ever present guiding love, usher you as the leader of the greatest nation, to peace and prosperity.
Mary in TX
I will try to do my part to help make this a better country. God bless you in your work ahead.
Mark in MI
Full of hope for the new president.
Bridget in null
God bless Obama, his family, and the nation.
Leann in CA
I Light this candle for our new leader to find his way with Light to guide us and heal our country. Amen
AURORA in MD
Tommorow hope and faith, and love will shine.
Arthur in TX
I pray for the safety and well being of our nation and its leaders.
Amy in CO
I pray for peace among people and nations
Julie in WV
Blessings on the new administration and thanks to God for hope.
Lorette in OR
I hope for peace, patience and love for all in the world
RitaAnn in PA
May our nation be an example to positive change around the world.
Ricardo in TX
I hope the future bears sweet fruit.
Ellsworth in ME
I pray for President Obama and his administration to achieve peace, justice, and to protect the dignity of every person.
Eleanor in VA
May God bless the new President and his family.
Charlene in OH
May the first family be surrounded by God's light and peace this week and throughout the years ahead.
Michael in NY
Let us look to our past, to the present, and to the future as we start this new and exciting time.
Hoa in MD
GOD BLESS AMERICA
RACHEL in SD
For peace in the holy land, including the peoples of Gaza and Israel.
Manuel in FL
God Bless you and your family as you take on this great task of bringing peace, health and peace to all people worldwide
Kathleen in MA
Peace
Audrey in AL