[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 185 (Tuesday, October 27, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H5709]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Alisa Lasater Wailoo, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, 
Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer:
  God of us all, we give You thanks for each person working in these 
Halls and the sacrifices they make. Bless our Members, staffers, 
clerks, custodians, and all those weary on the campaign trail.
  May we be humbled by this awesome task of lawgiving. Kindle in us the 
spirit of Moses--the first lawgiver pictured in this very Chamber. As a 
baby, Lord, You know he nearly lost his life because of an abuse of 
power. Save us when we fall into the folly of Pharaoh, worrying more 
about our own rights than those we are to protect and serve.
  Then Moses, as a common laborer and murderer, was called by You. Help 
us see the gifts of each person we encounter in our work today, 
especially those with whom we disagree.
  At that burning bush, You told Moses You heard the cries of Your 
people. Help us listen to Your children in need from communities 
overwhelmed by the coronavirus to counties facing fires and floods. 
Give us the compassion, courage, and wisdom to offer real help and 
hope.
  Amen and amen.

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