[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 162 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4533]
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:
  God, our creator, redeemer, and sustainer, we pray Your inspiration 
over the reconvening of this body. With much to be discussed, debated, 
and decided, allow Your Holy Spirit to brood over the tumultuous waters 
and bring order and purpose into this new day.
  Redeem the efforts and intent of all who endeavor to steward the 
responsibilities You have given them. May each of us speak out of 
genuine commitment--not just to the nobleness of our position, but to 
the welfare of our common humanity. May we exercise courtesy and 
compassion in our dealings with one another, even those with whom we 
disagree.
  Sustain us when the days grow long and patience grows short. When we 
are jealous of our time and sparing of respect, may You, in Your 
kindness to us, cause our love to increase and our mutual regard for 
each other to win out.
  Strengthen our hearts that when called to account, we will be found 
blameless and holy in Your eyes. In all that we do this day, may we 
reflect Your rich love, made all the richer by the privilege we have to 
demonstrate Your grace and mercy to those around us.
  We pray in the name of the one in whom we live, move, and have our 
being.
  Amen.

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