Almighty God, whose power and authority is beyond all our understanding, grant us grace to accept whatever you choose for us, trusting that your wisdom is higher than ours and that what you will would bring about great good for us and the world, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. ‘The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him. Then the word of the LORD came to me: Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done?’ – Jeremiah 18:4-6