[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Presiding Officer offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Father, You are the One who forgives and restores in a place where 
pride comes really easy. I pray that You will give us the ability to 
humble ourselves so that we can encourage those who are broken and need 
help. Help us to speak with integrity in a day when this Nation needs 
role models.
  We understand full well that You are our protector and shield, so we 
ask You to watch over us. Take care of our Nation. Take care of those 
dedicated men and women around the world who also protect and serve us.
  We are grateful for Your wisdom, Your mercy, and Your loving 
kindness. Help us not to forget today that You are our Creator and You 
are the guide of this country, and we are Your servants. God, help us 
today to live and speak like it.
  In the Name of Jesus, I pray.
  Amen.

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