[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the 
following prayer:
  Eternal and loving God, we pray Your blessing on us this day. In our 
duties, give us courage to press on with hearts open to emulating the 
forbearance and sacrifice You have demonstrated in Your steadfast love 
for us and for this world.
  As brothers and sisters of Your creation, we pray the faith to leave 
behind all that has kept us from living into this Your gracious plan. 
And as we strain toward what is ahead, toward the goal of a higher 
calling, we pray Your favor.
  May all who trust in You receive this Your benediction on today's 
journey:
  May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
  May the soft winds freshen your spirit.
  May the sunshine brighten your heart.
  May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you.
  And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
  We offer ourselves to You, praying in the strength of Your name.
  Amen.

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