the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. lord, we believe, help our unbelief. we bow our heads in prayer and yet we remain skeptical that you are listening. for despite our urgent pleas for peace, war rages throughout the world. even though we depend on you to make sense of the confusion around us, nonetheless we cannot see that you are always near. even in the chaos. holy god, show us the mercy you showed thomas, that though we are blienlded by doubt, reveal -- blinded by doubt, reveal yourself to us. though we demand answers, need proof, in your mercy show us the evidence of your constant presence among us. bless are those who have not, cannot see and yet belief. for people whose lives are upturned by terror and tragedy and yet stand firm in their faith. those who lift up their voices in prayer and supplication sure that you will respond to them in their need. may their belief serve as our foundation when our own faith falters. then may we, though we cannot see, proclaim in our word

the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. o lord, our lord, how majestic is your name. all the earth is filled with its praise as the seasons change and the winds rise up from the plains to proclaim your glory. plants emerge from the silence of the soil and bloom in celebration of your creative word. animals roam the forests and deserts. their variety and vulnerability strength and symbiosis testify to the eternal balance on which you have placed all living things. the driest of river beds flood when you open the heafns the oceans retreat at the pull of your power. o lord, our lord, may we, too, magnify your name. may our lives respond to your dominion over all. may we reflect your gracious presence that everyone we encounter this day would feel the warmth of your fellowship. may our words speak the mercy of your truth that those whom we engage in debate and discussion would hear what you would have us each understand, your perfect will. and may our deeds serve as instruments of your divine love for the world and all who dwel

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. holy god as the tributes fade and the fanfare dim, as we prepare to endure the silence and absence in the irreplaceable representative don young, leave us with the resounding and enduring memory of the dean of the house and in the years to come, should some uninformed soul find themselves in the dean's sacred seat, may they be overwhelmed with the sense of purpose, impassioned with punk to atlanta, humbled by the apit mimi of selfless service all of which are the legacy of representative don young. in gratitude of what he has inspired in all of us, a love of country a jealous passion for this constitution and institution and commitment to the people of his district and deep devotion to his family. by your grace may be worthy of the legacy of representative don young and service to you and to these united states. upheld by your abiding love, we leave this place and in the strength of your fame we pray. amen. >> ladies and gentlemen please remain at your seats until escorted to pay your

chaplain kibben: will you pray with me. loving god in these days when so much of our experience is of disunity and disparagement, cold-heartedness and hatred, we pray your guidance in our attempts to find unity in spirit and love for one another. when all around us seems to encourage mean-spirited retorts and arrogant attitudes, may we be of tender heart and humble mind. give us courage that we would not yield to the desire to repay evil for evil or to even the score of abuse with even more abuse. rather, give us the wealth of faith to repay each insult, affront, indignity, barb, and slur with blessing. cast your eyes on the righteous, o lord, and open your ears to our prayers. it is in your merciful name we pray. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 11-a of house resolution 188, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. the chair will lead the house in the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america a

the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chap lane -- chaplain kibben: holy god, show us how you have bound yourself to us time and again throughout history and in our own lives. we need yet another reminder of the promises which you have so graciously given to your people. remind us, too, that you expect of us not just righteous exemplary behavior but accountability and forgiveness. you desire not just our knowledge of scripture and adherence to your law, but you desire that we check and recheck our attitudes. that they remain examples, reflections of your steadfast love for all people. you desire not just that we relish the forgiveness we found in you but that we share that mercy with each and all we meet and that we do so with the same unbounded, uninhibited grace that you have shown us. speak to us louder today, o lord, that we can't help but hear that you have called us into a marvelous relationship with you, that we would then be compelled to share it with one another. show us your will that we can't help but respond w

the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. almighty god, we lift up our voices to you. we come into your presence with singing. granted some of us can only make a joyful noise, and others are hard-pressed to carry anything close to a tune, but we rejoice knowing you are the one who made us. we each belong to you in this we find our delight. so may we serve you with gladness that our voices would speak of your infinite goodness. give us gentle words to turn away the divisiveness. restrain our harsh words that we would not contribute to quarles nor fuel dispute. we are the sheep of your pasture. may we enter your gates with praise. may we fill your courts, cha bush administration ber with thanksgiving. -- this chamber, with thanksgiving. for you our steadfast love endures forever. your faithfulness is to all generations. in the joy of your name we pray. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 11-a of house resolution 188, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. a

the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. almighty god, again we lift up our prayers to you on behalf of the people of ukraine. after one of the holiest weeks in the orthodox church, though they were once companions in belief with whom sweet fellowship was possible in the house of god, the wicked has sewn confusion. the evil continue to spread threats and lies. we appeal to you to speak into both sides of the conflict. judge the betrayal of brothers and faith and enlighten them to your truth. allow those who have remained faithful to your will, who live according to the lovely example you have shown us, who adhere to your word, to have their voices heard above the fray of falsehood and propaganda. in your infinite mercy, answer the voice who is cry out to you in distress. bring redemption to the innocent from the horror besieging them. give refuge to those who ardently defend their cities from the unthinkable violence and strife. holy god, comfort those whose hearts are ak wished -- anguished. calm those who are beseat with f

crib: would you -- chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. sovereign god nothing in all of creation is hidden from your sight. your eyes, o lord, are everywhere. you see everything from the wars that rage around the world and into the recesses of each heart. everything is uncovered and laid bare before your eyes that all must give account. call to account, then, the wicked and the good. unspeakable atrocities have taken place throughout ukraine. bring to justice those who have failed to demonstrate any evidence of human decency. bring to your court those who have disregarded the precious life of the innocent. raise up the good and strengthen the noble and give success to their efforts to shield and shelter the displaced and the defeated. embodden the -- embolden the voices to those who speak truth to power and amplify your words that your truth would reach the hardest of hearts. give wisdom to the leadership. our own as they balance the moral responsibility to aid those in danger with the evident risk of escalation. and to president zelenskyy

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? o lord, our god, on this holocaust remembrance day, we remember. we remember the six million lives of jewish men, women, and children, and the millions of others whose very being was arbitrarily deemed a disgrace and whose light among us was extinguished. now they, like the heavens, have no speech. nor are there words. their voice is not heard. and yet, their cries resound to the ends of the earth. remind us, again, that each life is sacred. yours is the breath held in the soul of each person. we remember it only took one person to fuel a horrendous movement of hatred, of abuse, of genocide. though one person, there were countless others who would not speak out against the seduction of power or stand up to the sway of control. holy god, remind us that this murderous evil still roams the earth this day. convict us who remain silent and shield our eyes from the raging fire of inhumanity. then, inspire us from remembrance to action, from indifference to indignation, from silence to speec

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. on this morning, lord, hear our voices as we lift up our prayers to you from the depths of our hearts. we lay our requests before you. appeals that are both simple and serious. of both concern and calamity. known and unknown to the people around us. and we wait expectantly for your response. not knowing how or when that will come, but in faith we anticipate your answer and with faith we pray we are ready to receive it. and as you have listened to us, make us attentive to your wisdom. with ears to hear may we take note of y whispers and open ourselves to hear your divine voice breaking into our lives. we incline our hearts to you this day that you would grant us understanding in all that confound us. help us to receive your guidance as you lead us in the way we should go. and may we thrive on the depth of your compassion in all that we do and say. in strength of your name we pray. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 11-a of house resolution 188, the journal of the last d

kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. lord, you are gracious and righteous. you, o god, our god, are full of compassion. hear our voices this morning. oh, lord, hear our cries for your mercy. may we call on you this day and every day as long as we live. today we lay before you the deliberations of this past week and ask your blessing. where we have fallen short we pray that you and your generosity would weave our failings into the marvelous tapestry of your grace plan that despite our inadequacies and missteps, your will would be revealed. we pray your blessings over our accomplishments. advance them in accordance with your will. that the good we intended would align with your intent and reflect your grand design. as the week comes to a close, we pray you grant our lawmakers respite from their labor. refreshment with family and friends. that upon their return next week they would be rejuvenated in their service to you and to this country. in hope for your favor and in the strength of your merciful name we pray. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to secti

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. we pray, o god, this morning for all those in our communities, our country, and throughout the world who feel abandoned by you. they are discouraged as there are no easy answers forthcoming. there appears no reason for hope. in your compassion, gather them in. may those who feel estranged from 24eur families find relationships restored. may those who struggle to make ends meet find the abundance of your grace. and may those who are threatened by the caprice of conflict find shelter in your divine care. reveal to us again your everlasting love. restore to us once more the certainty of your steadfast faithfulness. redeem our world that in justice and emnity would find nowhere to thrive. then may we build on your foundation of righteousness and establish a world free of oppression and without fear of terror. for you, o lord, have promised to be near us forever. in the strength of your name we pray. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 11-a of house resolution 188, the journ

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? holy god, on this rare confluence of religious holidays of three of the world's largest religions, distinct rituals and honor your presence and history and direct the hearts of the faithful to you. even as each individual approaches you, help us to see how more alike we are than different. as families gather and communities worship, we each in our own way submit our will to you. and together pray for inspiration to be a better person. be we jewish, christian, or muslim. how grateful we are, o god, that our country was founded on the religious freedom we enjoy in this season, and we pray as jews gather around the sater meal, muslims break their fast each evening and christians observe holy week that each worshipping american would prove to be a model, not just of individual faith, but of mutual respect for those who were each created in your image. grant us the miracle that the world would no longer feed on the bitter herbs of terror, that passion would not be an excuse for prejudice,

the speaker pro tempore: the chair will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. god, our creator, redeemer and sustainer. great are your promises to us. in your divine grace, you have given us all we need to face the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead this day. empower us with everything we need to live a godly life. a life which reflects your great goodness in a world overcome with evil and hatred. strengthenus with your divine nature, that we would stand above corruptive and corrosive selfish desire. instead, may the words of our mouths and the decisions we make and the lives we lead reflect the righteousness to which our faith aspires. may we add your wisdom to our attempts of kindness. self-control and perseverance to our know-how. godliness to our perseverance. mutual affection to our godliness. and to our regard for one another, the most important quality, love. so may our work be effective and our lives beneficial as we seek to serve our communities, our country and you. in the strength of your name we pray

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? on this first day of the week, o lord, the world looks a little different. with eyes of renewed faith we see the proof of creation with which you have blessed us. in the emergence of leaves from the trees and the multitude of flowers from the darkness of winter. awaken us to the promise of new life you offer us, where joy emerges from the depths of our souls and hope from the bleakness around us. may we rejoice in your creative renewal in us and delight in the suns of your presence among us. we pray then as we venture into this week and dare to work toward a peaceful future that you will answer even before we speak. that you will hear us even before we finish praying. make us the instruments of your perfect will, direct our passions to bringing the wolf and the lamb together and our efforts to encouraging the lion to eat straw with the ox. so may we dedicate ourselves neither to harm nor destroy this your holy creation. by your grace we pray in your name, amen. the speaker pro tempore