Steve Marshall (R)

Dear Precious Lord, Give Mr. Marshall the strength to live another day; Let him not turn coward before its difficulties or prove recreant to its duties; Let him not lose faith in You, dear Father; Keep him sweet and sound of heart, in spite of daily ingratitude, treachery, or meanness; Preserve him from minding little stings or giving them; Help him to keep his heart clean, and to live so honestly and fearlessly that no outward failure can dishearten him or take away the joy of conscious integrity; Open wide the eyes of his soul that he may see good in all things; Grant him this day some new vision of Your truth; Inspire him with the spirit of joy and gladness; and make him the cup of strength to suffering souls; For the glory of God and in the pursuit of His justice, may Mr. Marshall be trustworthy with confidences, keen in study, accurate in analysis, correct in conclusion, able in argument, loyal to clients, honest with all, courteous to adversaries, ever attentive to the truth of Your Word. Lord, sit with him at his desk and listen with him as he ponders and seeks a solution for his clients' concerns. Read with him in his library and stand always beside him so that today he shall not, to win a point, lose his soul. Lord, I pray that his family may find in him what Your children find in You: friendship and courage, cheerfulness and charity, diligence in duties, counsel in adversity, patience in pain, their good servant, and You, God are always put first. In the name of the strong Deliverer, our only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.