[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 28, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17541]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  We praise You, dear God. You are the same yesterday, today, and 
forever. Your love is constant and never changes. You have promised 
never to leave or forsake us. Our confidence is in You and not 
ourselves. We waver, fall, and need Your help. We come to You in prayer 
not trusting in our goodness, but solely in Your grace. You are our joy 
when we get down, our strength when we are weak, our courage when we 
vacillate. You are our security in a world of change and turmoil. Even 
when we forget You in the rush of life, You never forget us. When we 
feel distant from You, it was we who moved, not You. Thank You for Your 
faithfulness.
  Filled with wonder, love, and gratitude, we commit this day to live 
for You and by the indwelling power of Your spirit. Control our minds 
and give us Your discernment. Fill us with Your sensitivity to people 
and their needs and give us empathy in caring for the people who are 
troubled. Give us boldness to take a stand for what You have revealed 
is the application of Your righteousness and justice for our Nation.
  Thank You for the privilege of living this day to the fullest. In the 
all powerful name of our Lord. Amen.

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