[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H10513]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Richard Estrada, Executive Director, Jovenes, Inc., Los 
Angeles, California, offered the following prayer:
  Let us begin this morning by acknowledging the presence of God the 
Almighty. Lord, we praise You for having given us this good Earth and 
having called us to take care of her resources. Lord, you have blessed 
us with opportunities and freedom for people of all backgrounds.
  Lord, inspire our Nation's leaders to seek justice, defend liberty, 
and unite diverse cultures and languages. Lord, bless our Nation's 
Representatives here today. Fill them with Your wisdom to make laws 
that will provide for all.
  Lord, You made us in Your own wonderful image. Look with compassion 
on families. Remove the arrogance and hatred that infects our hearts. 
Break down walls that separate us. Unite us in bonds of love. Work 
through our struggles to accomplish Your purpose. In time, all people 
will serve You in harmony.
  Lord, God Almighty, we humbly ask You to bless us now and forever. 
Amen.

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