[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H835]
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 and most merciful Lord, You are gracious and compassionate, slow 
to anger and rich in love. On this day where so many celebrate the 
loves in their life, may we pause in gratitude for the love You lavish 
upon us.
  The sweethearts we show appreciation for today are evidence of Your 
grace to us, reminders of Your presence with us, as you care for and 
cajole us, challenge us and treat us to daily tokens of your affection. 
Lord, You are gracious and compassionate.
  Thank God, You are slow to anger and rich in love. Greeting cards 
can't keep up with the mistakes we make in our relationships, and no 
amount of chocolate can erase past failures. But You, O Lord, give us 
chance after chance to redeem the ways we have offended You, and in the 
wealth of Your love, You wait patiently for our return to the 
relationship You desire to have with us.
  On this day and every day, may we take time to celebrate how good You 
are to all Your beloved. May we rejoice in the compassion You show to 
all whom You have created.
  Praise be Your name in which we offer our prayers.
  Amen.

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