[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 15]
[House]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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           HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Wednesday, July 25, 2007

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, Believers' Christian Fellowship Church, New 
York, New York, offered the following prayer:
  Our God and our Creator, we come to You this day, rejoicing in our 
hearts for life and life more abundant. We ask You to guide us 
throughout this day, throughout all of our proceedings, that we may go 
forth with purpose, passion, and perseverance, representing the people 
who have both elected and put their trust in us. Please also bless our 
families as we are absent from them. Let no hurt, harm, nor danger come 
their way this day. May we now place our trust in You.
  We ask also, God, that You keep ever before us our mission, our 
missives, and keep our minds focused, clear, and convicted to be 
servants as we represent our Nation, the United States of America.
  Thank You for this opportunity to serve. Thank You for Your grace. 
Thank You for Your wisdom. Thank You for the honor and privilege to 
serve.
  Bless also those amongst us who are candidates for office. Give them 
strength and keep them grounded in Thee. We also ask, O God, that You 
bless not only us, but those around this world, especially those who 
live in fear, poverty, and with injustice. May what we say and do make 
a difference that we may be a light to this world, as You shine through 
us.
  This is our prayer in Your name and for Your sake. Amen.

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