[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 120 (Friday, July 9, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H3613]
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:
  Gracious and loving God, all that we have is from You. From You we 
have inherited the precious gifts of life, liberty, and law.
  We ask that You would be gracious unto us according to these 
promises. Grant us Your favor and be merciful to us as we live into 
them.
  We offer ourselves to You this day, turning our steps in Your 
direction that we would see Your face reflected in the people You have 
placed in our lives.
  In the dark of night, may we have the strength to rise to give You 
thanks.
  For though the malice of this world dares to drag us into its chaos, 
Your righteousness is our guide and defense. Though the winds of change 
and upheaval swirl around us, Your law holds firm as our anchor.
  In response to Your many mercies, may we be a friend to all who fear 
You. In the fellowship of Your grace, may we seek to be brothers and 
sisters to all who worship You.
  The Earth is filled with Your loving kindness, O Lord. May we, as we 
go about the living of our lives this day, reflect Your perfect justice 
and Your steadfast love.
  In the strength of Your name we pray.
  Amen.

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