Kate Forbes leads prayer for 'national leaders' at event attended by Humza Yousaf

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Kate Forbes led a prayer for "national leaders" at a public event attended by Humza Yousaf.The former leadership rivals were among the guests at the National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland at a five star hotel in Edinburgh last week.Forbes, who narrowly lost out to Yousaf in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, called for leaders to be given strength to make decisions for "all people in Scotland" and to have the "humility to listen".The sold-out event at Prestonfield House was described by organisers as "a public act of Christian witness to those in authority and influence in the nation".The SNP leadership contest in March contest saw Forbes and Yousaf frequently clash in public debates over the future direction of the party.She subsequently refused the position of rural affairs secretary in the First Minister's new-look Cabinet - a role that was widely viewed as a demotion.But political rivalries were temporarily set aside on Wednesday at the prayer event attended my MSPs from all parties.Leading a "prayer for resilience for our national leaders", Forbes offered thanks to "those who serve us in all positions of authority, including our First Minister".She continued: "Lord, give them knowledge, give them courage, give them strength to make wise decisions which are for the good of all people in Scotland."Surround them with wise advice and counsel, saturated in truth.

Give them the humility to listen and the courage of their convictions."Equip them with all the skills and the talents that they need to lead."The Highland MSP added: "We pray that you would protect their families, give their families resilience, to withstand all the challenges, the hurdles and the attacks."Forbes has previously warned that people of faith have