[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 89 (Friday, May 21, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2657]
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:
  Mighty God, as conflict rages across the globe, we lift our prayers 
for those countries at arms. Our hearts hurt to hear of the horrific 
violence, and our souls ache for the victims of such hate.
  Our plea this day is that of the psalmist who prayed that all people 
would turn to You in prayer and praise. May this spur them toward 
peace. May it compel each not just to cease fire, but to put down their 
weapons and find a way toward resolving all grievances.
  O God, then would the nations be glad. In You would they once again 
find reason to sing for joy.
  As You look out over the world, You judge us with Your inimitable 
fairness; would that all the ends of the Earth heed Your guidance.
  In bringing our prayers for reconciliation and justice before You, we 
ask that the nations may know Your blessing. In You may the peoples of 
the world know Your peace.
  Lord be gracious to us and once again make Your face to shine upon 
us.
  In the strength of Your name we pray.
  Amen.

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