Merciful shepherd, who calls us by name, forgive us for those time when we have listened to the seductive voices. Grant to us familiarity with your voice and the will to turn away from the voice of strangers, that we would follow where you lead, trusting in your goodness and wisdom, through you who hears the Father’s voice through the Holy Spirit. Amen. ‘ They will not follow a stranger, but they will run from him because they do not know the voice of strangers.’ – John 10:5