[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13909]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, You are more willing to bless and guide us than we are 
to ask for Your help. Forgive that obstinance in us that resists Your 
intervention and inspiration with ``I'd rather do it myself!'' 
independence. Father, enable us to be open to receive Your wisdom, 
vision, and direction. We know in our hearts that we were never meant 
to make it on our own. When You step in to assist us, things just go 
better, problems are resolved, and relationships are more open, real, 
and mutually encouraging. Grant us the courage to admit our need for 
You and make this day one of consistent awareness of Your eternal 
presence in everything. You are Lord of all and come to aid us in our 
problems--big and small. Thank You, dear God. Amen.

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