In order for this meeting to run smoothly, Lord, a lot of people
on our city payroll have spent a lot of hours
gathering data,
shuffling paper,
soliciting input,
honing recommendations.
Without their work we’d be in a muddle today, Lord.
And we’d probably be here all night.
Thank You, Lord, for quality people who quietly and efficiently
labor behind the scenes to handle the business of our city.
We’re grateful for their commitment to excellence and for
their dedication in serving our community.
Any good we do in this meeting, Lord, will depend for the most
part on the work they did before we got here.
Bless our mayor and our commissioners, Lord, as they forge
final decisions based on the input of the staff.
Grant them Your wisdom, Lord.
Help them to be sensitive to all the people whose lives will
be affected by votes cast here today.
And especially, Lord, open our hearts and eyes to the
handiwork of the seldom-seen staffers whose quality
preparation makes this meeting possible.
Watch over our city and all its staff. Amen.