All-knowing God, source of wisdom and discernment, grant us the tools necessary to fulfill your work in the world, that we would be a blessing to the people you have placed in our care and would further the work of reconciliation and redemption that you have been fostering since creation, through Christ our Lord, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in glory forever. Amen.
“Give your servant, therefore, an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil, for who can govern this great people of yours?” – 1 Kings 3:9