[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 82 (Tuesday, May 16, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1655]
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. Almighty God, You know all about us. You are our Lord. 
Our goodness is nothing apart from You. Give us Your Holy Spirit to 
purge us of every wrong thing so that our lives will glorify You.
  Today, guide the steps of our lawmakers. Deliver them from those who 
shoot from the shadows as You rule the nations with Your justice. Lord, 
examine every heart, both the evil and the good. Empower our Senators 
to run when they can, to walk when ought, and to wait when they must. 
Open their minds to discern Your will and inspire them with the 
willingness to follow where You lead.
  We pray in Your matchless Name. Amen.

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