Senate Chaplain Leads Opening Prayer For Biden After Cancer Diagnosis

On Monday, Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black led an opening prayer for former President Biden after his cancer diagnosis.

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00:00Let us pray.

00:07Almighty God, open our hearts to your movement in our midst.

00:16As we trust your providence and cling to your promises,

00:22give us wisdom and spiritual eyes to see you at work.

00:30Lord, keep our lawmakers from being intimidated by the challenges they face

00:39as you protect them by ordering their steps.

00:46Clothe them with the armor of integrity.

00:49Shield them with your truth and guide them with your power.

00:57Lord, help our senators to please you by living blameless, holy, and peaceful lives.

01:08Give them a hunger for your words and a desire to apply your knowledge in their daily walk.

01:18And, Lord, we pray that your mercy and grace will sustain former President Joe Biden and his family.

01:31We pray in your precious name.

01:36Amen.

01:37Amen.

01:38Amen.

01:39Amen.