the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. eternal god, we remember on this 80th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor that day lives in infamy, having left it's indelible mark on countless individuals, families, and our american history. on that fateful sunday morning, our country was alerted to the precariousness of our days. and the certainty of our future. god, we remember. call us back to the unity born from that sudden insult on our liberty. remind us how our country rallied as one to uphold our freedoms. god, we remember. bring to our memory the sense of shared meaning and shared sacrifices that our forebearers held on to fiercely as they rallied in response to fight our enemies and cling to the essential values of family and faith. god, we do remember. may we always tell of the innumerable acts of heroism in the face of the horrific acts that reached our country's shores and threatened our nation's sense of security and welfare. holy god, wean as we remember the -- even as we remember the horror of that day, we yea

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? holy and eternal god, to this grand hall and from across the country, we come to this moment with deep gratitude for the life and legacy of senator robert joseph dole. we are grateful that in his selfless devotion to you and to these united states, he has revealed to us what moral and faithful service should be. as we honor his 79 years of standing up for what's right, we stand before you to offer our heart-felt prayers. we ask of the influence senator dole has had on countless people, leaders, neighbors, and strangers alike would not be without long lasting fruit. and extolling senator dole's unequal integrity, disarming humor, and deep compassion, may we be inspired to reach into the depths of our own smalltown virtues or our big city bravado to emulate this plain-spoken statesman, this decorated war hero, this your humble servant. we commend this tribute to you that you would enable us to find just the right words to honor this righteous man, that you would encourage us to imitate

the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? just and merciful god, you have promised to open your gates, that the righteous nation that keeps the faith may enter in. lord, we confess our unrighteousness and our faithlessness, both as a country and as individuals. show us the paths of right behavior and restore our faith in you. gracious god, you give peace to those whose minds remain fixed on you, whose trust in you gives them certainty in all life's challenges. lord, we confess that we've lost our sense of purpose and our ability to trust anything or anyone, even you. show us the way you would have us go and restore our confidence in your desire as you guide our lives. eternal god, you are our rock and our redeemer. lord, we confess that we fail to lean on you and instead depend solely on our own feeble abilities. show us the strength of your steadfast love and restore to us the promise of your salvation. that we may enter into your gates with praise and thanksgiving. in your saving name we pray. amen. the speaker: pursuant to

the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me.ternal god, we remember on this 80th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor

the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? just and merciful god, you have promised to open your gates, that the righteous nation that keeps the faith may enter in. lord, we confess our unrighteousness and our faithlessness, both as a country and as individuals. show us the paths of right behavior and restore our faith in you. gracious god, you give peace to those whose minds remain fixed on you, whose trust in you

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. come lord, quickly come and disspell our fear. shine your glory around us and break into our darkness. take away the anxiety that binds us to our own doubts and prevents us from receiving the wholeness found in you. pick us up from our missteps and misfortunes that we would walk confidently in the pads you would have us go -- paths you would have us go. come, lord, quickly come and speak your word that we may rejoice in your presence and live in your light. may we hear the words of your salvation, your messages have shared throughout enternity. let us receive the testimonies of those who walk in faith that our own belief would be strengthened. come, lord, quickly come, be among your people and reveal your presence in our lives. invite us to see and to trust in the miraculous work you are doing in and among us today and every day. come, lord, quickly come. in the joy of your name we pray. may nen. amen. pursuant to section 11-a ofhouse journal of the last day's proceedings is approved, the journal of the last day's proceedings is a

the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chin

visit ncicap.org] offed by chapla kibben. chlain kib: would you ay with me. lord, our god, we pause at the beginning of the day'susiness you,nd to sing the ses of yourame. for in this seon of celebratio and festivities, it fet before us. a wondro for eand every pn you provide a banquet of grace. you fill us with the bounty of your goodness. long ago you formed a plan, a wonderful purpose, for our redemption from all that darkens our

chaplain kibben: would you pray with

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me.reat as your faithfulness, eternal god of all creation, as the years go by,

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. create in our pure hearts, o god, and recreate within us this day new and steadfast spirits. be our judge. when we find ourselves caught up in the love of triumph, transform us. redeem our appetite for fighting and winning. beat the swords we wield against others into tools that instead carve out safe places for dialogue and collaboration. be our arbitrator, disrupt our incollinnation to fight and win -- inclination to fight and win. redeem our deep desire to conquer our adversaries and recast our spears into instruments that serve to reveal our best sevs -- selves. be our guide. teach us something other than conflict. redeem our predisposition to demonize or demean the other and form in us habits of decency and civility, honor and respect. we vendor ourselves to this -- surrender ourselves to this radical transformation and yield ourselves to the redemption that your loves us -- offers us -- love offers with us. grant within us a willing spirit that we would be sustained in our servi

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. lord, find reason to delight in your people.

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? o lord, our shepherd, how wonderful it is to be found by you. when we stray from your word or wander from the shelter of your tender care, you seek us out. there is nowhere you won't go to look for us. you, who know our every thought, every desire, every decision, our every move, you have shown time and again that you will pursue us until we come back to you, our creator, redeemer, and friend. may we be willing to be found today. may we hear your words before we speak. may we know your desires before we make our plans. may we feel your presence before we take off on our own. and may we receive the embrace of your love before we engage with our family, friends, colleagues, and strangers. wherever we are today, o god, find us. wrap us in your tender embrace, and bring us back to the fold and restore to us the life that you intend for us. 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 proceedin

the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. holy god, inspire us as we sing ancient choruses of the simple and the wise. who had much to fear and even more to find. who stepped into the darkness to follow your light, guided by angels, conconsoled in their fright. speak to us anew as we share the same stories each year that somehow new tales of faith would be heard even here of people who relied fiercely on hope and a prayer when the world around them knew little more than destruction and despair. fill us with the joy of children who delight in the laughter and light of this holiday season. that we would with the same trusting hearts receive the love you call us to believe in. with the promise of your salvation, we place our deepest yearnings in thy tender care. redeem our world this day in your most holly name lord, hear our -- holey name, lord, hear our prayer. the speaker: pursuant to section 11-a of house resolution 188, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentle

visit ncicap.org] offed by chapla kibben. chlain kib: would you ay with me. lord, our god, we pause at the beginning of the day'susiness you,nd to sing the ses of yourame. for in this seon of celebratio and festivities, it fet before us. a wondro for eand every pn you provide a banquet of grace. you fill us with the bounty of your goodness. long ago you formed a plan, a wonderful purpose, for our redemption from all that darkens our world and overwhelms our spirit. you desire our salvation from the shame of our suffering and the guilt in our hearts. when we seek shelter from the storm, you are our stronghold. when we need shade from the heat, you are our strength. when the words of the cruel are like a wintry blast, their insults like a scorching drought, you are our rescue. we wait upon you, o god, our savior, wipe away the tears from our face that is we would be glad in your presence and rejoice in the hope we have in you. in the power of your name we pray. amen. the speaker: pursuant to section 11-a of house resolution 188, the journal of the last day's pr

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? holy god, the giver of our lives, and the source of all hope, shine your light on your people. though we walk in darkness, may we see your great light. for you have been bountiful in your grace, abundant in your mercy. hear our gratitude for the countless times you have given increase to this nation. know of our appreciation for how you have multiplied time and again this country's strength and prosperity. our joy is found in the freedom you have allowed us. our wealth is founded on our diversity and the respect you have taught us to have for each other. establish and uphold your sovereignty over our land and your guidance in our lives. may we acknowledge that all authority rests on your shoulders, wonderful counselor, mighty god, ever-lasting father, prince of peace. o lord of hosts, rule with justice and righteousness in our lives from this time forth and forevermore. in the strength of your powerful name we pray. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 11-a of house reso

the speaker pro tempore: the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. o lord our god, you turn our world upside down. from the most unlikely places, you raise up priests and prophets, saints and a savior. may we have eyes to see and hearts to receive them. prepare the way and give us knowledge of the salvation you offer. the forgiveness of since. the mercy you bestow ounce -- on us. may our ears be open and our souls reseptember to have these incredible gift -- reseptember to have these incredible gifts. give light to those who sit in darkness and over whom the shadow of death looms near. may we be the hands in sharing your gracious comfort. open our eyes to the vital work you are doing even this day and may we have the courage to serve you in holding up the lowly and filling the hungry with good things. may we honor the humble and show your mercy. guide our feet into the way of peace in this season and into the future. may we be worthy of the grace you extend through our generation. in your radical name we pray,

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. lord, find reason to delight in your people. call us to return to you yielding our wholeselves to your desires for your creation. you have told us what you desire. so we ask that you would help us to do justice. to find opportunities to be fair to one another. to seek out those who are oppressed and give them voice. to look around us and where there is injustice not to ignore it. we ask that you would help us to love kindness. not just engage in polite discourse or offer a friendly gesture. but to look to the eyes of another and show them your love. to go that extra mile for someone else's welfare. to speak to someone who clearly needs a kind and sympathetic word. we ask that you would help us to walk humbly with you. god, you have called us to distinguished positions and entrust to us significant responsibility. you have blessed us abundantly with opportunity and power. may we be ever mindful that all we have obtained, all that we enjoy, all that we are is from you. as we employ these gracious gifts of your providence, may we l

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me. great as your faithfulness, eternal god of all creation, as the years go by, while our attentions stay absorbed on the here and now, you remain sovereign over all our days. we cannot even fathom the immensity of what you do from one year to the next. let alone what you have done from the beginning of time to its end. much has transpired, both good and ill, in this year, 2021. we have lived and thrived in your grace and by your great mercy we have not been consumed. as we reflect on all that has taken place in these chambers in our country, and in our own lives, grant us hearts of overflowing gratitude for the outpouring of the blessings you have granted us. and produce a harvest of righteousness in the discipline you have conferred on us. redeem the memories we lay before you and grant your favor on the hopes we hold for our future. kindl in our hearts the deep desire for the eternity you lay before us. to you, whose unfailing love never ends, and in whose name we pray, amen. the spea

chaplain kibben: would you pray with me?oly and eternal god, to this grand hall and from across the country, we come to this moment with deep gratitude for the life and legacy of senator robert joseph dole. we are grateful that in his selfless devotion to you and to these united states, he has revealed to us what moral and faithful service should be. as we honor his 79 years of standing up for what's right, we stand before you to offer our heart-felt prayers. we ask of the influence senator dole has had on countless people, leaders, neighbors, and strangers alike would not be without long lasting fruit. and extolling senator dole's unequal integrity, disarming humor, and deep compassion, may we be inspired to reach into the depths of our own smalltown virtues or our big city bravado to emulate this plain-spoken statesman, this decorated war hero, this your humble servant. we commend this tribute to you that you would enable us to find just the right words to honor this righteous man, that you would encourage us to imitate th