Reflection

“Misery is a communicable disease.” –Martha Graham

Prayer

Joyful Creator,

Despite our best efforts we still encounter people who bring us down through a negative attitude. It doesn’t seem to matter what’s going wrong or right in their day, they just seem to enjoy being miserable! Help us respond to these children of yours with grace and longsuffering, remembering that at the end of the day we are still one family before you, and we’re called to act like it. Help us, therefore, to find creative ways to confront these brothers and sisters, to speak the truth in love, and to encourage them to revive a positive attitude that can be just as contagious in the culture we share together. As we all pursue a more joyful way of living and working, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time to consider how my own attitude influences the attitudes of those around me. Commit today to being a positive influence in the spaces I inhabit.