[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 130 (Monday, July 26, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H3850]
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:
  O Lord our God, as we set our sights on the week ahead, we do so with 
a certain degree of anticipation and anxiety. There is much to discuss, 
many concerns to address, and a wide array of perspectives to consider.
  By Your gracious guidance, as You lead us into these next couple 
days, call us to pay attention to Your inimitable wisdom, to turn our 
ears to Your words, that we would keep them within our hearts.
  Above all else, may each of us keep watch over our innermost souls, 
knowing that everything we do reflects its integrity.
  Keep our mouths from perversity and corrupt talk from our lips.
  But remind us to look straight ahead with purpose, fixing our gaze, 
today and throughout the week, on the goals You would have us reach.
  And may we be intent on taking heed of Your direction.
  May we be steadfast in all we do.
  May we be worthy of this place in time to serve You, this country, 
and our communities.
  In the strength of Your name we pray.
  Amen.

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