Reflection

“To make the improving of our own character our central aim is hardly the highest kind of goodness. True goodness forgets itself and goes out to do the right thing for no other reason than that it is right.” –Lesslie Newbigin

Prayer

Always good God,

Our lives are always driven by a mixture of motives, yet we invite you to purify our hearts today, so that our service on behalf of others will better reflect the generous blessings of your own goodness and love. No matter what we’ve been called to do today, empower us to do it selflessly and for the right reasons. With hope and expectation, use our words and deeds to transform the brokenness around us while providing new paths of healing and wholeness, in service to the common good. Amen.

Call to Action

Practice true goodness today by doing the right thing for no other reason than that it is right.