Reflection

“It is a mark of a superior mind to be able to disagree without being disagreeable.” –Ann Landers

Prayer

Unifying Spirit,

Our culture today is so divided on issues and ideas that it becomes tempting to forget that people are more than their vote, or their social media feeds, or their bumper stickers. Help us form a more robust sense of community that sees deeper than politics, welcoming diverse perspectives while recognizing the inherent value of all people—simply for who they are and how they manifest your image in our world. On the basis of that unity may we learn to disagree better, exemplifying an attitude of peaceable love and forward vision. Together we pray, Amen.

Call to Action

Practice being more charitable in the way I engage people with whom I disagree. Insist on having a spirit of hospitality, even if we might not see eye to eye on this or that issue.