[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16940]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Jehovah Shalom, we claim Isaiah's promise about Your faithfulness: 
``You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You.''--
Isaiah 26:3. This is good news! You stay our minds on You. This gives 
us lasting peace of mind and serenity of soul. You know how easily we 
can be distracted. For hours on end, we can forget You. Often we press 
on in our work, depending on our own strength, insight, or priorities 
with little thought of You or time for prayer. That's why Isaiah's 
promise is so propitious. You won't forget us nor allow us to forget 
You. You will invade our thinking and remind us that we belong to You, 
that You are Sovereign of this land, that You are in control, and that 
our chief end is to glorify You and enjoy You forever.
  Bless the Senators today. Rivet their minds on You. Guide their 
thinking and their decisions. The future of our Nation depends on 
leaders who seek first Your will and righteousness. Help them to be 
attentive to You and keep them attuned to Your voice. Thank You in 
advance for a day filled with Your perfect peace. Amen.

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