[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 69 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S4925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Holy God, help us to be ever mindful of Your presence in every moment 
of this day. May we practice Your presence by opening our minds to 
think Your thoughts. May this day be filled with surprises in which You 
intervene with solutions to our problems and with superlative strength 
that replenishes our limited endurance. Fill us with expectancy of what 
You will do in and through us today.
  We claim Isaiah's promise, ``You will keep him in perfect peace whose 
mind is stayed on You.''--Isaiah 26:3. Stay our mind on You so that we 
may know Your lasting peace of mind and soul. You know how easily we 
can become distracted; often hours will pass without thought of You or 
Your will for our work. In those times, invade our minds and remind us 
that You are in charge and we are here to serve and please You.
  Lord, keep our minds riveted on You throughout this day so that we 
may draw from Your unlimited wisdom for all that we do and say. 
Especially, we ask for Your guidance as discussion is completed and a 
final vote is taken on the budget. May our fiscal planning be in 
keeping with Your priorities for our Nation.
  In the name of our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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