[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 19, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2557]
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:
  Holy God, abide with us in our walk this day.
  When the path isn't clear, grant us the gift of Your discernment.
  When we stumble over our own pride, pick us up and strengthen us with 
humility.
  Should we be caught in the web of deceit, free us by Your truth.
  When temptation lures us off course, hold us accountable to the 
direction You intend for us.
  If along the way we should be injured by another in word or deed, 
fill our hearts and minds with forgiveness.
  When we are detoured by demands, help us to focus on to Your 
priorities.
  If we are overcome by anger at those who journey with us, may Your 
kindness temper us that we may in turn be kind.
  When words get lost in misunderstanding, give us the gift of 
gentleness that love would be found in our answers.
  As we face danger, grant us courage.
  In the search for answers, may we find faith.
  And for Your many blessings as You guide us through this day, may we 
always be thankful.
  In Your sovereign name we pray.
  Amen.

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