[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1283]
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:
  O Lord, our God, You are above, before, behind, and around us, 
guarding us from all sides. You have shown time and again You care for 
us as a shepherd cares for each sheep, as a parent loves a child.
  Thank You for the rest You offer us from time to time: The peace You 
give us as we walk in the canopy of color emerging from the budding 
trees, the guidance You offer as You lead us to streams of clear spring 
water.
  Because of You, we enjoy the abundance of life. The bounty and 
blessings that You provide for us are beyond our wildest imaginings.
  Teach us then how to walk with You in righteousness. Though so much 
around us threatens to overwhelm or overtake us, remain beside us that 
we would be encouraged by Your presence, strengthened by Your 
provision, and assured of Your protection.
  May we never doubt or overlook Your goodness and mercy. But on this 
day and throughout our lives, allow us to live in the welcome and 
shelter of Your love.
  In Your hallowed name we pray.
  Amen.

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