Let us pray. Holy God, you send your Son to provide light in our darkness. When we set direction, he is our way. When we search for values, he is our truth. Amid a world of struggle and death, he is our life. Give us confidence, that following Jesus we would enjoy the possibilities of listening to all the people to which Jesus himself listens. We pray this in the name of Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.