[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 112 (Thursday, July 7, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Dr. Lee Corder, Arlington, Virginia, offered the following prayer:
  Lord, as we gather today, we pray for our Nation, for unity and 
peace. May we reflect on some of the painful lessons learned in times 
of suffering and strife.
  Lord, convict us when we divide ourselves into tribes rather than 
seek to live as a united people and are surprised by our lack of unity.
  Lord, correct our arrogance and teach us humility when we are tempted 
to assume that those with whom we disagree have nothing to offer us.
  Gracious Father, forgive us when we tolerate or contribute to the 
language of destruction and hate and are shocked by acts of violence.
  Instead, imprint upon all who serve here the transforming truth that 
``we love because He first loved us . . . therefore, since God so loved 
us, we also are to love one another.'' For You tell us that apart from 
love, kindness, and mutual respect, we will accomplish little of 
lasting impact.
  In the name of the Lord we pray.
  Amen.

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