[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 93 (Friday, June 21, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S6633]
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 eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to 
show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.--II 
Chronicles 16:9.
  Almighty God, we want to be Your loyal people who receive Your 
strength. You know what is ahead of us today and will provide us with 
exactly what we need in each hour, each circumstance. We rejoice in the 
knowledge that You will neither be surprised by what happens nor 
incapable of sustaining us in our challenges. You will show us the way 
all through this day. Therefore, we resist the temptation to be anxious 
and worry. Instead we accept Your wisdom for our decisions, Your love 
for our relationships, Your hope for our discouraging times, 
replenished energy for our exhausted times, and renewed vision for our 
uncertain times. We dedicate this day to You. Protect us from the pride 
that refuses to admit our need, not only to walk more closely with You, 
but to be open to Your encouragement through others. May we all live 
this day as a never to be repeated opportunity to glorify You by 
serving our Nation. In our Lord's name. Amen.

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