Reflection

“Whenever feeling downcast, each person should vitally remember, ‘For my sake the entire world was created.’” –Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer

Prayer

God with us,

You are always and already closer to us than we are to you. When we struggle to perceive your presence around us, renew our sense of gratitude for the places we inhabit and the world you have given as our home. Convert us by the thought that you have your eyes on us, just as we are, in the places we are, as the people we are. May we thus be inspired to do what we can to improve the places we indwell and bring healing to my neighbors in need. Amen.

Call to Action

When I am feeling downcast today, pause and remember the uniqueness of my being here in this place and in this moment. For the sake of the world around me, I have a purpose in being here now.