[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S16557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  The prophet Isaiah asks some very penetrating questions that put 
everything in order:
  Who has directed the Spirit of the Lord, or as His counselor taught 
Him? With whom did He take counsel, and who instructed Him? Who taught 
Him in the path of justice? Who taught Him knowledge, and showed Him 
the way of understanding?--Isaiah 40:12-14.
  Gracious Father, we humbly fall on the knees of our hearts as we 
answer these questions. You alone are the ultimate source of wisdom, 
knowledge, and guidance. Forgive us when we use prayer to try to 
manipulate Your will. It is not for us to instruct You, make demands, 
or barter for blessings. We confess our total dependence on You not 
only for every breath we breathe, but every creative or ingenious 
thought we think. You are the Author of our vision and the instigator 
of our creativity.
  So we begin this day with thanksgiving that You have chosen us to be 
leaders. All our talents, education, and experience have been entrusted 
to us by You. The need before us brings forth the expression of 
supernatural gifts You have given us. We thank You in advance for Your 
provision of exactly what we will need to serve You and our Nation this 
day. By the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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