    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 31 (Friday, February 14, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H713]
    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:
      On this day, when many take time to appreciate their loved ones and
    sweethearts, may we discover that when we love each other, that that
    love is a gift from You, O Lord. We love because You first loved us.
      So whether we are on the giving or receiving end of cards, flowers,
    or chocolates, all three or none at all, let us take the time to
    appreciate the love You have shown to each of us from the beginning of
    our lives, a love that has enabled every one of us to receive Your
    gifts of forgiveness and mercy, hope and grace.
      From this deep well of love we have from You, may we draw cups of
    compassion for one another. May we offer rich appreciation for those
    with whom You have surrounded us, and may we share in the blessings we
    receive from Your hand with all who need to feel the tenderness of Your
    embrace.
      For You, O God, have loved us with an everlasting love. You are the
    source of unfailing kindness that draws us toward You.
      Sure of Your love this day, we pray in the joy of Your name.
      Amen.

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