[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 1457]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Dr. Stephen L. Swisher, Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Dallas, 
Texas, offered the following prayer:
  Dear God, in this moment may we encounter a fresh experience with 
You.
  Give us peace in the uncertainty of this election season and renewed 
strength as we remember those who sent us here. We know in our hearts 
that without Your guidance we can do nothing, but with You we can do 
all things.
  Let us not be afraid of the problems that challenge us but instead be 
grateful that You have called us to make a difference at this time in 
history.
  I pray Your blessings of health, happiness, and protection upon each 
Member of the United States House of Representatives, their families, 
and staff members as well.
  In times of frustration, may we know that You are with us and ready 
to help, if we will ask.
  May we be emboldened by the thought that as individuals we represent 
various cities, counties, and States, but together we stand for the 
greatest Nation ever created.
  In Jesus' name. Amen.

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