Sunday, February 15, 2026

Dear God,

How do we all live harmoniously on the planet where we all reside?  Is that really possible?  I confess I do not believe it possible; however, I do believe we can create harmonious communities where we all care about one another, where we reach out when there is need and we recognize and acknowledge that neighborhoods, communities and towns can be reshaped when we affirm the value and worth of every person.

Such a lofty ideal requires change on the part of all of us.  I can't expect change in others if I do not willingly change myself.  It is true I see much that needs to change among others but it is harder to examine what change needs to happen within myself.  Perhaps that's where the change begins with me.  I have to examine my life more deeply.  I have to be willing to go deep and wide to see where the gray, the dark and the ugly lives in my own soul.  I have to get honest with myself.

The stakes are high in our nation and world.  Do we want a change in our nation and world, really do we?  I do, Lord; please help me, please transform me; please transform us all.

Lead us

to purity

and beauty,

dear God.

Help me see

my neighbor

the way

you see them.

Help my neighbor

see me

in the 

same way.

Please bring about

a new day

in our nation

and world,

Almighty God.

Love, Andrea