For February 5, 2023 --- Epiphany 5A

 PRAYER FOR AND ASSURANCE OF GRACE
God who is revealed in many ways, during this season of Epiphany,
we open our eyes and hearts to see where and how you are active in our world.
God of wisdom, a hidden mystery,
we try to understand your wisdom, to be led by the Holy Spirit.
However, all too often,
we fail to find your hidden wisdom, we ignore the leading of the Spirit
we follow the way of common sense, or the way of our own best interests,
we preference human wisdom, the way of the world,
and so we stray from the path, sometimes damaging our neighbours, ourselves, and the world along the way.
Gracious God, who continues to offer us the way of wisdom,
through your grace and mercy, forgive our stubbornness and wayward wandering,
lead us back to the path that leads to life and love. In Jesus’ name we pray.
...time of silent prayer...
Paul writes: “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love [them]”. In God’s wisdom grace, mercy and forgiveness have a place and power far beyond human wisdom or conception. Through the grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ we are forgiven, renewed, and moved back toward the way of true, hidden, Godly, wisdom.
Thanks be to God! May the Spirit lead us on wisdom’s path. Amen.