[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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