Reflection

“We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Prayer

God who sees us,

We are prone to judge one another by looking at all the wrong things. We quickly point out others’ mistakes while being too easily wowed by superficial things like the money some possess or the size of their house. Help us renew our appreciation for the people around us and reframe our vision for the things that truly matter. May we learn to regard people less for what they do or what they have, and more for the way they suffer and stand in need of deep healing. Let compassion be our response to each other, as we commit to seeing all your children in their full depth and complexity. Amen.

Call to Action

Is there a person or group that I am quick to judge but slow to offer compassion? Think thoughtfully on this question today. As necessary, make an adjustment to my vision of others.