[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 2, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S897]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today's opening prayer will be offered by our 
guest Chaplain, Rev. John L. Beaver, who is the national chaplain for 
the American Legion.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty Father, we thank You for life, truth, and love which comes 
from You, for love because it embraces all of us and for Your 
comforting assurance that You are guiding our great Nation.
  We humbly ask for Your light of wisdom to be given to each Member of 
the Senate so that they may discern what is truth from error. Guide and 
direct our beloved Senators from across this Nation with a 
compassionate heart in making difficult decisions. Father, help us to 
learn and to know Your will in all things.
  Lord, we ask for Your protective shield around our military men and 
women. Be with their families as they wait eagerly for their safe 
return and 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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