[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1216]
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, we return to You this day. With our whole hearts, we 
approach You.
  On this day, some fast that they would satisfy their hunger only with 
Your word. Others weep, ashamed of the choices they have made which 
have distanced themselves from You. And still more mourn, grieving the 
loss of Your loving embrace.
  Be merciful to us, O God. Be slow to anger. Show us Your grace that 
we would enjoy again Your steadfast love.
  Then spare Your people. Let no one say, ``Where is our God?'' Have 
pity on those who cry out to You this day.
  Remove the enemies from those who call on Your name and walk in Your 
way. May Your children no longer fear. In Your redemption, may they 
once again find reason to rejoice.
  Praise be to you, O Lord our God. You are in the midst of us. We call 
upon Your most holy name. Hear our prayer.
  Amen.

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