Thought for the Day

George Washington provides us with two thoughts to ponder today:

“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.”

“I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.”

Washington was a man of simple and direct purpose. The first quote urges us to do the best we can and leave the rest in the hands of God. Good advice in our own day! Especially encouraging wisdom and honesty in our works.

The second quote admits he is focused on working for the public good and desires no special honors or recognition of such labors. A humble man who understood the purposes of governance.

May we find strength in these words today!

July 25, 2015