Our lives are filled with choices, O God of all creation. Help us to recognize the times when we are at crossroads and to take the time to examine the decisions that are before us. We know that choosing to follow you, O God, will at times put us at odds with those closest to us. Be with us and them during those times so that we may follow your call and be compassionate with those with whom we disagree or don’t agree with the path we are taking. Guide us through those times so that when we are reconciled we may continue our paths together toward your glory. Amen