God of the universe, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
As the Members of the people’s House return to the Capitol in anticipation of a new Congress, we gather in this last hour of the 114th to ask Your continued blessing on our Nation.
May the work of the 114th Congress issue forth to the benefit of our Nation and its citizens, and where the efforts of this Congress have fallen short, we ask Your forgiveness and the forgiveness of all Americans.
Bless as well those who labor in these Halls and offices even while Congress is in adjournment or recess. Without their steady and faithful service, the work of Congress would not be possible.
May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
Amen.
“The Lord says this: Their prince will come from Jacob, their ruler come from their own people. I will let him come freely into my presence and he can come close to me. And you shall be my people and I will be your God.”
—Jeremiah 30:21-22
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