[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 126 (Tuesday, August 1, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S11043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  Gracious Father, whose presence and power is revealed to the heart 
that longs for Your guidance, to the mind that humbly seeks Your truth, 
and to those who are united in oneness to serve You in a great cause, 
we ask that this time of prayer be an authentic experience of communion 
with You that issues into an inspiring conversation with You throughout 
the day.
  We seek to receive Your presence continually, to think of You 
consistently, and to trust You constantly. We urgently need divine 
wisdom for our leadership of this Nation, and we have discovered that 
this only comes in a reliant relationship with You. Prayer enlarges our 
minds and hearts until they are able to be channels for the flow of 
Your spirit. You Yourself are the answer to our prayers.
  As we move through this day, we seek to see each problem, perplexity, 
or person as an opportunity to practice Your presence and accept Your 
perspective and patience. We do not want to forget You, but when we do, 
interrupt our thoughts and bring us back into an awareness that You are 
waiting to bless us and equip us to lead with vision and courage. Thus, 
may our work be our worship this day.
  In Your holy name. Amen.

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