[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8202]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal God, whose presence is the source of our strength, as we 
return from Memorial Day recess, we pause to thank You for those who 
have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy. Please hold 
all our service men and women in Your strong arms, protecting them from 
dangers seen and unseen. Bless the families of our servicemembers, fill 
their lives with Your peace and provision, strengthening them to trust 
in Your mighty power to sustain them.
  Help our Senators this day to live lives worthy of Your goodness and 
grace. May they discover that real fulfillment comes when they seek to 
glorify You. Place Your hand on the Senators' shoulders today, 
reminding them that You are with them and will guide them.
  We pray in Your great Name.
  Amen.

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