George Washington

Good Morning: In 1777, George Washington and his defeated troops set up headquarters at Valley Forge. They spent the winter in near starvation and in freezing temperatures. Hundreds of his men died from disease and hunger. It was there that Washington knelt in prayer in the freezing cold. Yes, George Washington believed in prayer. He was a religious man and records show that he always prayed aloud. He would rise early at four o'clock each morning and spend a portion of his time with an open Bible in his hands. His diary contains frequent references to his attending church and some of his written prayers. He was elected to positions of leadership in three different churches. He was chosen as the presiding officer during the writing and signing of the Constitution and applied the full weight of his power to its adoption. Without Washington, there would be no United States of America. This is the reason we still celebrate his birthday. Thank God for George Washington and others like him. Have a wonderful day!

Glenda Thomas