[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18780]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields, Congregation B'nai Israel, Toms River, 
New Jersey, offered the following prayer:
  Ruler of the Universe, bless our leaders with an understanding and 
discerning mind, a listening ear, a compassionate heart, and insightful 
thoughts.
  We thank You, O God, for enabling us to live in a free country, and 
we remember those who do not yet live in freedom. We pray that the 
leaders of our country help those who suffer in the hands of others and 
come to the assistance of those held in captivity. We thank You God for 
the confidence the constituents place in their elected leaders.
  This week in many communities, we conclude the reading of the Book of 
Numbers, the end of the desert journey of the Israelites. We learn from 
their example that life is a journey. Let us make each day meaningful, 
different than the one before, helping others, and moving towards a 
life of peace and freedom.
  We ask God's blessings upon the men and women who serve in the House 
of Representatives: may God bless you and guard you. May God show you 
favor and be gracious to you. May God show you kindness and grant you 
peace. And let us all say, Amen.

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