[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 6 (Monday, January 11, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the following 
prayer:
  Merciful God, we enter this Chamber with a sense both of uncertainty 
and of indignation. The events of last week, the destruction, the 
damage, and the deaths of our fellow Americans are deeply disturbing. 
The seeds of discontent were sown across our country, and we have 
reaped the whirlwind.
  Almighty God, speak into this storm. Allow Your holy spirit to 
descend upon the chaos and minister to our hearts. Still our fears, 
that we would remain firm in our resolve. Still our anger, that we 
would yield ourselves to Your gracious design for this Nation. Lord, 
vindicate Your intent for us to serve as representatives not just of 
our districts, but of Your will. Your love, Lord, endures forever. We 
pray, do not abandon the work of Your hands.
  And as the spirit moves among us, inspire us again with Your purpose. 
Stir in us anew the desire to serve You well and faithfully as we seek 
to serve this divided country.
  Call us to hear the words of Your mouth and praise You with our lives 
this day and in the days to come.
  For we pray these things in the strength of Your holy name.
  Amen.

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