[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14157]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, we are grateful for this day and all the possibilities 
it holds. Throughout this day, we determine to live with joy, 
gratitude, integrity, and purpose. We are elated to live in the United 
States of America which offers so many freedoms, opportunities, and 
riches. We humbly acknowledge that our many blessings are gifts of Your 
grace.
  We affirm with the Scriptures that You are more concerned with the 
condition of our inner lives than our position, accomplishments, or 
reputations. ``The Lord does not look at the things people look at. 
People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the 
heart.'' Help us to see life from Your perspective and to walk in Your 
ways. May our hearts find joy in the things that bring You joy, and be 
broken by the things that break Your heart.
  Enable each Senator to hear Your call, instill within them the 
character to match their high calling. Grant them true wisdom at each 
decisionmaking moment.
  May these Senators be molded by Your authority, inspire people with a 
sense of purpose, practice servant leadership, and model good 
stewardship of Your creation. Amen.

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