asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom1:17 Or to give you the Spirit of wisdom. and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.

For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us.

Lord God my Father,
Give me your wisdom so I may grow in your peace. Only in you will I be purified from my way.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen