[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 43 (Monday, April 20, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, in a world in which we hear so much about self-esteem, 
we are reoriented by a bracing word from Proverbs.
  ``Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, 
write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high 
esteem in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your 
heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways 
acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.''--Proverbs 3:3-6.
  Father, it is Your esteem we long for most of all. Remind us of the 
high value You place on mercy and truth. We want to build our lives 
around Your priorities. Help us to base our lives on Your absolute 
truth. May we be as merciful in our empathy and care for others as You 
have been for us.
  As we begin this new week, may the Senators renew their commitment to 
serve You and to seek Your esteem above all others. May You be the 
Audience of One whose approval is important.
  Lord, we pray that You will comfort and encourage those who have 
suffered the damaging, shattering devastation from tornadoes in recent 
weeks. Today we ask for Your courage and strength for the people of 
Nashville, Tennessee. Through our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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