The Office of the Chaplain United States House of Representatives

Opening Prayer

07/10/2025
Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben

God, our shepherd, we listen for Your voice. Though the cares and concerns of the world create a cacophony of unsound counsel, we wait upon a Word from You to break into the din of our confusion.

You know us. You know our hearts, our desires, and our deepest fears. You know the promise of our potential and the discomfort of our inhibitions. You know both our quirks and our character.

Because of Your gracious welcome into Your tender care, may we, in our work and play, our plans and purpose, follow where You lead us.

Savior, like a shepherd, guide us. Be the guardian of our way, the protector of our lives, this day and always.

In Your sovereign name, we pray. Amen.

Thought of the Week

Be sure that the ins and outs of your individuality are no mystery to Him; and one day they will no longer be a mystery to you. 

—C.S. Lewis

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