God of all wisdom and power, justice and mercy, in faith we offer You
Our hopes for the outcomes of our deliberations and ask for the assurance that You have this day and our work well in hand.
In faith, we hope for Your will to be done, that You who are sovereign over all nations and rulers will direct our efforts. Grant us the assurance that Your perfect plan will prevail, even though in these fraught moments, we cannot see how it will unfold.
In faith, we hope to discern how we are to honor both You and address the needs of those whom we serve. Grant us the assurance of the guidance You offer even while we may not have eyes to see the path on which You lead us.
In faith, we hope for justice that is enriched with mercy. Grant us the assurance that Your compassion will inspire our actions in ways we cannot presently perceive.
In faith, we hope that in every conflict, You are reconciling; in every division, You are healing wounds; in every uncertainty, You are present in ways that not only can we not see but in ways that we cannot possibly imagine.
Assure us of the things we hope for. Give evidence of all that we cannot see, except when we hold fast to our faith in You.
In the strength, assurance, and faith of Your name, we pray. Amen.
Spirituality is not a formula; it is not a test. It is a relationship. Spirituality is not about competency; it is about intimacy. Spirituality is not about perfection; it is about connection. The way of the spiritual life begins where we are now in the mess of our lives. Accepting the reality of our broken, flawed lives is the beginning of spirituality not because the spiritual life will remove our flaws but because we let go of seeking perfection and, instead, seek God, the one who is present in the tangledness of our lives.
—Mike Yaconelli
The Interfaith Staff Prayer Room is open for congressional staff to use for personal prayer and meditation. For questions – email StaffPrayerRoom@mail.house.gov