[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 129 (Monday, October 1, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S9941]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Generous, gracious God, as we begin this work week, the Psalmist's 
words give wings to our gratitude: ``Blessed be the Lord, who daily 
loads us with benefits, the God of our salvation.'' You lift the load 
of our concerns and load us with Your benefits. You care about what 
concerns us. The benefits You provide are for the work You guide. You 
never give us more to do than You will help us accomplish. You are for 
us and not against us. In response, we open our minds to think Your 
thoughts, our emotions to express Your empathy, our wills to do Your 
will, and our bodies to be rejuvenated by Your energizing Spirit.
  Bless the Senators with a positive attitude to the challenges of this 
day and the week ahead. You love this Nation and want to provide these 
leaders with exactly what they will need to lead with excellence. Guide 
them as they discern what is Your best for our Nation and courageously 
vote their convictions. Enable communication between the parties so 
that this will be a week of progress. Thank You in advance for the 
benefits of Your love, strength, discernment, and wisdom You will pour 
into the minds and hearts of the Senators. We press on with expectancy. 
You are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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