[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 35 (Thursday, March 14, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S2005]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, whose chosen dwelling is the mind that is completely 
open to You and the heart that is unreservedly responsive to You, we 
thank You that our desire to find You is because You have already found 
us. Our prayers are not to get Your attention, but because You have our 
attention. You always are beforehand with us with prevenient, 
providential initiative. Our longing to know Your will is because You 
have wisdom and guidance prepared to impart to us. You place before us 
people and their problems and potentials because You want to bless them 
through our prayers for them and what You want us to do and say to 
encourage and uplift them.
  The challenges before us today dilate our mind's eye because You have 
solutions ready to unfold and implement through us. You consistently 
know what we need before we ask You. Keep our minds riveted on You and 
our wills responsive to Your direction. We do want Your best in 
everything for our beloved Nation. Bless the Senators and all who work 
with them as they seek to keep America good, so that she may continue 
to be great for Your glory. In Your holy name, Father. Amen.

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