[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16819]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty God, architect and creator of our destinies, we marvel at 
Your power, majesty, and might. From the beginning, Your grace has 
underlain the foundations of our lives, so we ask that You would lead 
us in the paths of Your purposes.
  Today, awaken in our lawmakers the ability to see the opportunities 
that exist in the challenges they face. May this knowledge motivate 
them to move forward with faith and optimism. Lord, show them unused 
resources that can be mobilized to solve problems and to make dreams 
come true. When they experience doubts and uncertainties, give them the 
wisdom to ask You for Your guidance that will save them from all false 
choices.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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