[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 68 (Thursday, April 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Senior Pastor J. Heinrich Arnold, Bruderhof Church Communities, 
Rifton, New York, offered the following prayer:
  Lord our God, we lift up thanks and praise to You this day, for the 
beauty of this Earth, Your creation, for people of all lands and 
cultures, for our country and Nation, its founding values defending 
human dignity, liberty, and justice for all.
  We pray for all the Members of this House of Representatives and for 
all who walk and work these storied Chambers, hallways, and offices of 
our government, all servants of the people, and of You our God.
  Grant them wisdom, patience, understanding, determination, and hearts 
of love and self-sacrifice in order to make good law, uphold the 
Constitution, and legislate for the flourishing, unity, and strength of 
our people and country; to lead all nations in efforts of justice, 
peace, good will, and generosity to neighbors and even enemies.
  Forgive us our faults, and heal our fractured world.
  This we pray in Jesus' name.
  Amen.

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