Jesus said to his disciples, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31

As a follower of Jesus, I do my best to do as he teaches and as he shows me by his own example. I do my best to treat others with kindness, respect, and courtesy. I do my best to listen and encourage others, to be present to others who are suffering, to embody patience, compassion, forgiveness.

These practices take all my energy. Sometimes I fail at them. But I keep working at it because I know Jesus is “the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6).

Today I will remember that every person is a beloved child of God. I will do my best to love the people I consider “enemies” and do good to them.