A Prayer About Mystery

A prayer about Mystery

When I contemplate the mysteries of God

Almighty God,

If your nature and knowledge were not beyond human understanding, you would cease to be God. My human heart longs to know you and understand all your ways. But the truth is, I can’t ever claim to fully understand you. If I did, I would be making myself equal to you in my own mind. God, your mysteries are opportunities for faith. If I knew everything about you or your plans for my life, I wouldn’t need faith. You have given me everything I need to know to believe in you and obey you. As I contemplate your mysterious nature, please remind me of all that you have chosen to reveal about who you are. You will not hold me responsible for what I don’t know about you, only for what I do know—and I know that following you is a lifelong adventure of discovery.

Truly, O God of Israel, our Savior, you work in mysterious ways. Isaiah 45:15