Good Morning, God
Your word, O Lord, encourages us to “esteem” each other. We often speak of “self-esteem” as being something we should all have; “ego strength” is also held out as desirous so that we can survive in our world.
These qualities are difficult to develop, though, Lord. We are constantly bombarded with headlines that, with the stories behind them, take away the personhood that we seek to develop. An age-old adage that used to be on every school house wall – that still is contained in every Bible, instructs us to “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” As if we didn’t know, this is called the “Golden Rule”, and for good reason – it is priceless.
Loving God, may we consider what we call news and headlines this day and week, and ask ourselves if it helps to build up or tear down that other person. Let us be cognizant of how we speak of those with whom we work, those who seek to serve us, those whose job it is to make our lives easier, and those with whom we live. May our words and actions always “esteem” one another.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
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