[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 25 (Friday, February 8, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     THE NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST

  (Mr. MARSHALL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, Kansas has deep roots in the creation of 
the National Prayer Breakfast. President Eisenhower, who grew up near 
my hometown, in Abilene, Kansas, was the first President to join 
Members in their informal prayer event in 1953. Since that year, it has 
been honored as a nationally recognized event and, to this day, every 
President since Ike has attended.
  This week, I had the great honor to attend the 67th Annual National 
Prayer Breakfast, where we gathered to ask God for wisdom, discernment, 
and strength, as well as how to lead this great Nation.
  This country has always looked to God in times of need and will 
continue to do so. And now, more than ever, it is important to pray for 
a united Nation.
  I was reminded this week of the scripture from 1 Timothy that 
requires us to all pray for our kings and those in authority. But what 
I had forgotten was that there was a promise that came along with that 
request; that we live peaceful and quiet lives in all Godliness and 
holiness.

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