The LORD is good to all and compassionate toward all his works. Psalm 145:9
The Lord is my teacher, mentor, model. May I too be intentionally good to all. May I be compassionate toward the Earth, toward animals and insects and birds, and especially toward each member of the human family.
Today I will remember that all of creation is the work of God. I will treat God’s creation with respect and reverence.
Remember your last days, set enmity aside. Sirach 28:6a
When I hold on to wrath, anger, vengeance, or enmity, I am in danger of embodying those forces of destruction. When I hold on to kindness, mercy, patience, and compassion, I become more like the Lord whose power of love brings healing and forgiveness to all hearts.
Today I will pray for those who have hurt me, and I will pray for those I have hurt.
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Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another. Romans 13:8
I owe you nothing except to love you—which means I owe you welcome, kindness, forgiveness, acceptance, compassion, mercy, justice.
Today I will not harden my heart when I hear God’s voice of love. I will offer all members of God’s precious human family the love I owe them.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “But whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”Matthew 16:25b
I have no life except in the Lord. Let me wholeheartedly ask God to act through and for me today and every day.
Today I will release any and every obstacle that prevents me from being a living witness to God’s love and goodness.
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For who has known the mind of the Lord
or who has been his counselor? Romans 11: 34
We can never know the depths of God or the workings of God’s mind, but we can always trust God’s unending love for each and every one of us.
Today I will know I am surrounded and enfolded by God’s love in every moment. I will share that love generously with others.
For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Isaiah 56:7
Everyone—without exception—is welcome in God’s house, a house of prayer and unity.
Today I will remember my heart is where God dwells. I will welcome all people into my small God-house of prayer.
After the earthquake there was fire—
but the LORD was not in the fire. After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave.
1 Kings 19:12-13a
God’s presence is not known in violence or destruction. God’s presence is known in the whisper of kindness, the gentle touch of compassion, the peace of welcome.
Today I will listen to the love in my heart.
Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Lord, it is good that we are here.” Matthew 17:4a
It is good to be here in this beautiful world of God’s creation.
It is good to be here with people who love me and people I love.
It is good to be here to help myself and others transform indifference, resentment, trauma, grief, and fear into welcome, forgiveness, healing, acceptance, and love.
It is good to be here knowing I am always in the presence of the Lord.
Today I will let God’s love transfigure me. I will look for the good in each moment, in myself, and in all people everywhere.
“O Lord, my God… give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart.” 1 Kings 3:9
To open my heart to receive God’s treasure of compassion and understanding is to welcome God’s kingdom within me.
Today I will listen with an open heart of compassion when others speak.
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And you taught your people, by these deeds, that those who are righteous must be kind. Wisdom 12:19
Today I will grow God’s kingdom of love and kindness by intentionally welcoming everyone with a pleasant greeting and smile.
Mary Ann McSweeny 