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                                 PRAYER

  Dr. Bryant R. Ali, New Psalmist Worship Center, Newark, New Jersey, 
offered the following prayer:
  Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom 
come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in Earth. Give us day by day 
our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; as we also forgive everyone 
that has sinned against us. And lead us not into temptation; but 
deliver us from evil.
  Lord, as these elected officials handle the agenda before them today, 
may the words of their mouth and the meditation of their heart be 
acceptable in Your sight.
  Lord, Your word declares that those who acknowledge You, paths will 
also be directed by You. I pray that we truly become one nation under 
God, united with liberty and justice for all.
  Lord, touch each Representative today. Bless their family and the 
community they have the privilege of serving. In the name of the 
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit I pray.
  Amen.

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