Dear Father,

Sometimes it is easy to have the feeling of wanting to isolate oneself from the misery of the world. We are bombarded everyday with the knowledge of unkind acts in the world, even within our own geographical area and our own neighborhoods. Yet, Lord, You depend on each Christian to make an effort to change the uncaring and unbelieving people around us by a smile, a pleasant word, a good deed and general encouragement. Help me to believe that although I may never know how many people are being changed because of the loving acts I personally do, You will know and be pleased. Because I receive Your gift of love each day, I will strive to show my love for You by sharing that love in some small way to each person I meet. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.