[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13072]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Dr. John Cross, South Biscayne Church, North Port, Florida, 
offered the following prayer:
  Heavenly Father, thank You for being so kind, gracious, holy, and 
just. Thank You for demonstrating Your endless love through Jesus. 
Thank You for giving us the honor of living in our great country. Thank 
You for those who have gone before us.
  We pray for those who are serving now to protect our freedom. Please 
give them safety. We pray for peace. We pray for our President, 
Congress, and all who lead our country. Please give them wisdom and 
direction as they make decisions.
  May we look to You as our Source, not our economy. In these days of 
global terror, may we remember You as our security. Use us to be 
instruments who bring hope to the underserved and safety for the 
unprotected. May we be a Nation who humbles ourselves before You. We 
bless You and please bless America.
  In Jesus' name, Amen.

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