Fourth Day of Kwanzaa (Dec 26-Jan 1)

Reflection

“There are more important things in life than amassing riches, and if the pursuit of wealth clashes with things like human dignity and social equality, then the latter [must] be given priority.” –Mwalimu Julius Nyerere

Prayer

Generous God,

This fourth day of Kwanzaa celebrates the principle of Ujamaa—the social value of shared work and wealth, and the building up of the common good over private interests. May this principle inspire us to be more mindful of the well-being of our communities, even as we set our own private goals for finance and business. May we have the courage to promote change across our society, so that no one need suffer from income disparities and the unjust distribution of wealth. For the sake of everyone’s flourishing, keep us conscious of the way our work and our labor impact the welfare of our sisters and brothers. In a spirit of cooperation and hope we pray, Amen.

Call to Action

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