President George Washington’s prayers for America can and should be used as reminders of the faith and dependence upon God’s divine blessing to enable us to be a secure and happy land. Prayer for the United States of America “Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large.