[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 210 (Wednesday, December 20, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S6071]
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.
  Sovereign God, You see everything that happens in our Nation and 
world, as You lead us by Your mercies and grace. Continue to shower our 
planet with Your blessings, protecting us from the forces that hinder 
freedom.
  In this season of cheer, inspire our lawmakers with wisdom to express 
their gratitude for the gifts You have given this great Nation. May 
this gratitude also be expressed by their reverence for You and their 
willingness to obey Your precepts. Help them to keep their promises to 
You and to one another, no matter how great the challenges may be. 
Lord, enable them to walk securely in the path of Your will.
  We pray in the Name of the Prince of Peace. Amen.

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