What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. The elect among them did, but the others were hardened, 8as it is written:

“God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ears that could not hear, to this very day.”

Do not be arrogant, but tremble.

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his udgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34“Who has known the mind of the Lord?

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 

Lord God my Father,

You are all knowing and all things are in your power. Keep me from trying to understand, rather show me how to allow your understanding to rest on me. Your will is perfect and Peace, replace my selfish will. Your way is perfect, mine is based on my sin nature, show me how to turn away from my comforts. Allow your Peace to rest on my mind and restore me. I am nothing but darkness without you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen