O Thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee. These hearts are radiant with Thy love. These minds and spirits are exhilarated by the message of Thy glad-tidings. O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees, and render this just government victorious. Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standard of the oneness of humanity, to promulgate the Most Great Peace, to become thereby most glorious and praiseworthy among all the nations of the world. O God! This American nation is worthy of Thy favors and is deserving of Thy mercy. Make it precious and near to Thee through Thy bounty and bestowal.

- `Abdu’l-Bahá

 

Last night, as I said this prayer, it was with renewed vigor.  With excitement and anticipation, that we, as a nation, are feeling ready to take on the role that has been waiting for us.  That we have entered a new age, of greater maturity. We are on the cusp of something great.   I suspect it will be filled with struggles, but that amazing growth will result.  Look how far we’ve already come.

To think, that forty-four years ago, my mother was refused a library card because of the color of her skin.  And now, someone with the same color skin, is going to be president of this great nation.  A nation that I am so very proud of.  We’re totally growing up.

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