Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: "God offers to every mind its choice
between truth and repose. Take which you please - you can never have
both."
The pursuit of knowledge and a quiet conscience cannot co-exist. A mind in pursuit of truth must also be open to what that truth might ask of him. If one wants a tranquil spirit then they must shield their eyes from the world.
In the choice between truth and repose, the public servant must choose truth, and with truth, we must also choose action.
May it be the will of our Creator that we not be satisfied in taking the easy path, but rather, may the Holy One help our spirits find fulfillment in the pursuit of truth in both our hearts and our deeds. May this be God`s will--AMEN.
Prayer Offered By:
Senate Chaplain Rabbi Mona Alfi
Prayer Date:
Monday, May 14, 2012
Prayer Status:
Archived
