[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1159]
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, to You all hearts are open, all desires are known, and 
from You no secrets are hid. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts, that 
we may approach You today without guile or self-righteousness.
  Accept the desires of our hearts, desires for peace in our world, 
especially in Ukraine, Taiwan, and Myanmar. Grant us wisdom to know how 
You are calling us to respond to the severity of the humanitarian 
needs, the atrocity of offenses upon the innocent, the infringement on 
territorial and ideological integrity.
  On this International Women's Day, make us keenly aware of the 
mothers, daughters, and small girls whose lives are in imminent danger 
at the hands of the enemy. Hear their voices and amplify them, that we 
would respond to their cries for freedom and safety.
  The eyes of the Lord are in every place, observing the wicked and the 
good. Let not then the secrets of evildoers be hidden from Your 
watchful eye. But to You may each give account for their iniquity.
  We stand before You today with hope for Your mercy and the promise of 
Your salvation.
  In Your sovereign name we pray.
  Amen.

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