Reflection

“A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.”
~ William Hazlitt

Prayer

God of goodness,

In this time, marked in part by the experience of division, hostility, and animosity, you call us to be instruments of your goodness and peace in the world. Fill us with the courage of faith that we might recognize your presence in each other. May we strive to extend your gentleness, kindness, and goodness to all we encounter, seeking to strengthen the ties that bind us together as one human family. We pray in God’s name. Amen.

Call to Action

What are some simple, ordinary things I might do to be an instrument of God’s goodness and peace in my little acre of the world?