[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 26, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S14223]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Our Father, You have created us to glorify You and enjoy You forever. 
When we trust You, You turn our struggles into stepping stones. We know 
Your promise is true: You will never leave us or forsake us. You give 
us strength when we are weak, gracious correction when we fail, and 
undeserved grace when we need it most. You lift us up when we fall and 
give us new chances when we need hope. And just when we think there is 
no place to turn You meet us and help us return to You. We say with the 
psalmist, ``Bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is within me bless 
His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all of His 
benefits.''--Psalm 103:1-2.
  Lord, we want our work this day to be an expression of our grateful 
worship. You have called us to lead this Nation. Fill us with Your 
spirit. Infinite wisdom, we need Your perspective, plan, and purpose. 
We must make crucial evaluations and decisive decisions. The future of 
this Nation is dependent on Your guidance. Thank You for making us 
wise. In the name of our blessed Lord. Amen.

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