Dear Father,

Even though we are now in Epiphany, I find myself in the Wilderness still. I want to make a straight path and I am struggling to do that. I depend on your love and guidance to find my way forward into the new ministry to which you are calling me and others in Eastern Contra Costa Co. in the Diocese of California. And guide me through the Wilderness that is in my mind, lingering fears from the far past. Bring me whole into your and service as I find your Way to a new life. We pray for Cary's Mom who has had several strokes and for Maggie's Dad and Paula's Dad, both of whom are dying. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.