 Lord, as we look at scripture and the lesson that you would have for us, Lord, allow us to hear not only with our ears, but with our hearts and minds. Lord, allow your Holy Spirit to move and help us to not put up walls and barriers, but Lord, to open up our hearts and minds for your moving. Lord, please speak to us and allow me not to be a stumbling block, but Lord, to hear what you would have for us to hear this morning. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.