Congratulations to Missouri’s new governor, Eric Greitens.

After serving as a Navy Seal, devoting his career to help returning veterans, and defining himself according to the value of character over ideology, Governor Greitens will enter his new role as public servant with today’s inauguration ceremony.

He offers the kind of hope that we all so desperately look for:  modesty, civility, and a commitment to service above political agendas.  He faces the challenges of anyone who seeks to confront a culture of entrenched partisanship and cronyism.

King Solomon says that the heart of kings is in the hands of God.  May the Almighty guide him and all our leaders to recognize what is right, to retain purity of vision and purpose, and to rally support to lead us on the path of peace and prosperity.