[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 62 (Monday, May 3, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S4511]
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, who hears and answers prayer, we praise You for the 
answer to our prayers for the release of the three American soldiers 
imprisoned in Yugoslavia. A week ago today, we joined with millions of 
people in prayer for them. Today we praise You for the release of Staff 
Sergeants Christopher J. Stone and Andrew Ramirez and Specialist Steven 
M. Gonzales. Thank You for the strategic part Jesse Jackson played in 
the negotiations for their release.
  Now, Father, with the same intercessory intensity we pray for the 
debate here in the Senate on the next steps in the NATO strategy for 
ending the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo and a safe return of all refugees 
to their homes. Be with the Senators as they search for an answer. Give 
them open minds to listen to You and to one another.
  The days of this busy week stretch out before us. We commit them to 
You. Make them productive. We yield our minds to discern Your divine 
solutions to our problems. Only You have the true perspective, and by 
Your Spirit You can help us to see through Your eyes. We trust You, for 
You are faithful. Through our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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