Reverend Rachel Landers Vaagenes
Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC
Date of Prayer: 06/20/2025
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Still our hearts and minds from the busyness of the world for a moment and help us to turn our attention to the eternal and the transcendent.
Lord God, have mercy on us.
We need Your mercy. Forgive the ways that we run from Your truth and grasp convenient facts to justify ourselves. May we set aside the mantle of pride and recommit ourselves to the service of others. Be with the public servants of this House, O God. Keep them and their families safe from harm, free from fear, and full of hope.
Spirit of God, be with the House Members. Inspire this group of citizens to thoughtfully and faithfully exercise the rights and privileges bestowed upon them through this office. Guide them as they guide this country.
May the actions of this body be a blessing to their constituents, to the country, and to all people. Amen.
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