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Senate Chaplain's Prayer on Day 20 of Government Shutdown

Forbes Breaking NewsNovember 7, 20251 min32,632 views
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Opening Prayer for Lawmakers

  • πŸ™ Almighty and merciful Father, we are reminded of the judgment day story in Matthew chapter 25.
  • ❓ The prayer poses six questions to humanity: Did you feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give water to the thirsty, visit the sick, minister to the incarcerated, and care for strangers?

Prayer Amidst Government Shutdown

  • βš–οΈ As senators engage in legislative tug-of-war during this government shutdown, may they remember these six judgment day questions.
  • πŸ‘‚ We pray that all will hear in these questions the cries of the friendless, helpless, and powerless.

Closing and Pledge

  • πŸ—£οΈ The prayer concludes by asking for these things in God's righteous name, followed by an invitation to join the Pledge of Allegiance.
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