Reflection

“If you cannot be positive then at least be quiet.” –Joel Osteen

Prayer

Word of life,

Many of us were taught that if we have nothing good to say we do well to stay silent. It’s not bad advice! And we all know the difference between voicing real concerns that need to be addressed and simply polluting the atmosphere with our unhinged negativity. So if it’s time for us to remain quiet, help us to do so. Even better, encourage us to become more conscientious in the way we speak. May we discover each day how to speak truth in love, to speak life, and to lace our words with sincere and constructive positivity. Amen.

Call to Action

Speak life today. If I cannot, at least practice the wisdom of the ages by being silent.