Jesus said to his disciples, “You cannot serve both God and mammon.” Luke 16:13

Prayer is the mindful practice of remembering God’s presence. Prayer as I wash dishes, prayer as I walk, prayer as I sit in silence, prayer as I gather with friends and family, prayer as I face pervasive societal injustice and violence, prayer as I do my best to cherish each precious human life.

Prayer keeps God in the center of my life and gives me the courage to practice the things of God: humility, reconciliation, unity, generosity, respect, kindness, peace, nonviolence, compassion, justice, love.

Today I will pray for all people in leadership positions that they may heed the Lord’s call to love all people equally, help the poor and needy, and implement unifying, peaceful solutions wherever there is conflict or division.