[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 2, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Chaplain John Beaver, National Chaplain of the American Legion, 
Mobile, Alabama, offered the following prayer:
  Our Lord God, we give You our praise for being so faithful and 
trustworthy. We give You our gratitude for displaying to us Your 
awesome presence in a very powerful way. We ask for Your wisdom to be 
given to each congressman and congresswoman in their deliberations 
today. Give them a compassionate heart, humility and discernment, and 
may we sense a unity through Your unfailing love.
  We pray for the men and women in our military. Shield them from all 
dangers and give them the assurance of Your guidance and strength so 
that they may safely return home to their loved ones. Give comfort to 
our wounded warriors in body, mind, and spirit. Comfort those who are 
now grieving the loss of their loved ones.
  Bless all our veterans and military organizations who serve from 
their hearts. Strengthen us in heart, mind, and spirit as we serve You, 
our God, and our beloved Nation. Amen.

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