Invocation - Clay County, Missouri, Commission Meeting - August 24, 2023

Invocation- Clay County Commission 

August 24, 2023

Rabbi Larry Karol

(For the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City)

 Eternal One, Creator and Sustainer of us all,

we thank You for this opportunity 

to engage in the work

of serving the citizens 

of this county and community.

It is You, Compassionate One, 

to whom we turn 

when we consider laws and policies 

that will govern the lives 

of the people whom we serve, 

members of every generation. 

It is You, Guide and Teacher,

who grants us knowledge and insight 

to discern the meanings and implications 

of proposals and budgets 

that require consideration

So that all decisions will reflect wise leadership.  

It is You, the True Judge, 

who sharpens our sense of justice 

in order to promote both order and fairness.

It is You, Merciful and Patient One, 

who gives us the ability

to speak to one another 

with respect and consideration, 

Where expressions of personal convictions 

will engender cooperation 

and mutual understanding. 

It is You, Guardian and Protector, 

who will grant us safety wherever we are.

And we pray that You, 

the Caring Presence in our lives,

will give us hope that the work we do here 

makes a positive impact 

on the lives of the citizens of this county. 

Sovereign of our days, 

we humbly seek Your blessing

So that we may continue to be 

a blessing to one another.