[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal Spirit, the fountain of light and truth, we rise and stand 
because of Your mercies. You make our plans succeed.
  Today, shine the light of Your presence upon our Senators. As they 
wrestle with complexity, show them the way. Lord, give them the wisdom 
You have promised to all who will simply request it. Remind them of 
Your mission to bring deliverance to captives and liberty to the 
bruised. May our lawmakers focus on pleasing You and not on political 
consequences. Give them contrite and humble spirits. Teach them new and 
creative ways to cooperate with each other for the common good.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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