Kwanzaa

Reflection

“Kwanzaa is a pan-African celebration of heritage and culture and family and community. The principles and the manner of observing the holiday lift up traditional values that are key to our lives.” ~ Janine Bell

Prayer

Creator God, today continues the weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa. The celebration of Kwanzaa seeks to bring forward the best of culture, ancient and contemporary, as a foundation for the discovery of principles and possibilities that can enrich and expand our lives. May this rich celebration of culture and excellence inspire us dedicate our lives to pursuing the noble possibilities of human existence, giving of ourselves that those possibilities might bear fruit in the form of justice, peace, dignity and freedom. We pray to you, the Lord of possibilities. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to learn more about Kwanzaa and identify one value the holiday celebrates that I will incorporate into my life.