God we need wisdom,
in these days of madness and misdirection,
of panic and confusion
Those who carry the weight of authority
cannot adequately discern the common interest
nor negotiate with allies and enemies
on the strength of their own intelligence;
Those who direct economies
cannot easily recognise the value of things
nor address the questions asked by wealth and poverty
by human insight alone;
Those who voice dreams and anxieties in sounds and images
cannot offer hope and guidance
nor challenge and disturb us to justice and compassion
with their own frail inspiration;
God we need wisdom,
if we are to find the life we long for;
And so we pray,
lead us to yourself.
Amen.
