[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 23, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3467]
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, a very present help in trouble, remind us of all the 
times You have helped us in our needs. We are quick to cry out for help 
but often slow to remember the countless times You have intervened to 
strengthen us.
  Thank You for the new confidence that stirs in our hearts today. We 
collect and then commit to You all of our personal concerns, the 
challenges we face in government, the troublesome people who sometimes 
make life difficult, and our friends and loved ones who are presently 
confronted with adversity.
  Especially, Lord, we remember the people in Grand Forks, ND, as they 
face the difficulties of the flood of the Red River, and we ask for 
Your blessing and guidance for Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad as 
they care for their people and give leadership in this emergency.
  For Your glory, dear God, resolve problems, give guidance, provide 
strength.
  Today, we also are aware that there are some problems You will not 
solve until we are ready to be used by You in working out the 
solutions. Sometimes You wait until we are ready to be a part of the 
answer You want to give. Show us what You want us to do today. We will 
leave the results to You. ``You are great, and do wondrous things; You 
alone are God.''--Psalm 86:10. Amen.

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