[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14553]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Major Matthew P. Franke, Chaplain, United States Air Force, offered 
the following prayer:
  Lord God, Your word reminds each of us not to think of ourselves more 
highly than we ought because,
  ``We each have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a 
man's gift is . . . service, let him serve; if teaching, let him teach; 
if encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs 
of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern 
diligently.''
  Lord, You have graced those who step foot in this Chamber today with 
leadership and the ability to govern. Enable them to ``govern 
diligently.''
  Help each of us not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought. 
Instead, grant us the perspective to see our unique talents and 
abilities as Your unique gifts, given to serve those around us.
  Bless our Nation and our service this day.
  I ask this in the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ.
  Amen.

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