Reflection

“Tolerance and compassion are qualities of fearless people.” –Paulo Coelho

Prayer

Unifying God,

The culture around us often lacks tolerance, to say nothing of promoting compassion, for people who are different or who hold contrasting beliefs. May it be different among us, in the ministry we advance together. Let us be fearless in modelling a community that affirms every person’s fundamental dignity and receives them just as they are. No matter what differences we may otherwise discover between us, let compassion drive us to forge new paths of unity that can inspire change and heal the divisions around us. By your grace, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Take a deliberate step today to surround myself with people who aren’t like me. Commit myself to practicing tolerance, expressing compassion, and building the bonds of community.