Reflection

“Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near” –Philippians 4:5

Prayer

Divine kindness,

Save us from thinking that the schedules we keep and the things we have to do are so important that we no longer have time for common courtesy or decency or to give a genuine gift of kindness to another. Keep us focused, especially in high-pressure moments when it’s hard to be present, on showing care and concern for everyone you send into our path. Open our eyes to your presence among us in the faces of neighbors, that we might build a reputation of kindness among the people we serve. Amen.

Call to Action

Recommit to building my reputation for kindness today. Treat a stranger with neighborly love.