[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 86 (Thursday, May 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5177]
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:
  Almighty God, our protector against all evil, our defender from all 
harm, we pause this day to pray on behalf of the men and women in blue 
who strive daily to protect and serve their communities, our country, 
and this Chamber.
  Speak to each who serve within our police forces and take to the 
streets, man security posts, and patrol our cities all to ensure our 
safety.
  Set Your shield of strength around them and remind them to be strong 
and courageous. Send Your spirit into the fray, that fear and 
discouragement would have no foothold in their decisionmaking.
  Go with them wherever they go--be their guard and guide in the frenzy 
and uncertainty of each situation. Let their minds be in You, even as 
You abide with them.
  Then remind us of the personal cost these men, women, and their 
families pay: the long hours of training and watch standing, which take 
them away from their loved ones, the countless missions and hazard-rich 
environments which threaten to place these officers in significant 
danger.
  Help us never to take for granted the sacrifices each are called to 
make on behalf of each citizen of these United States. May we be ever 
vigilant to the role we play to ensure their bravery does not go 
unnoticed and their service is not in vain.
  In the ultimate protection of Your name we pray.
  Amen.

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