[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 14994]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Pastor Kevin Myers, 12Stone Church, Lawrenceville, Georgia, offered 
the following prayer:
  God, You invite us to come to You as our Heavenly Father. And we know 
that if You kept a record of our wrongs, none of us would stand a 
chance. But with You there is forgiveness, so we are eternally 
grateful.
  And beyond Your gift of forgiveness, we need Your wisdom under 
pressure.
  Leadership pressure strains our marriage and family. Would You give 
us grace to love our spouse, wisdom to make time for family, and keep 
no record of wrongs? The stress of political leadership can tempt us to 
sweep aside our convictions. Give us wisdom and grace to lead with 
courage.
  The problems in our Nation and pressing decisions can divide us 
beyond reason. Would You give us discernment beyond ourselves for the 
sake of our country? May we act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly 
with You, our God.
  In Jesus' name, amen.

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