Ephesians 2

Cultivate gratitude each day this month.
Day 12:  Thankful for Opportunities to Focus on What’s Good

• Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 — For we are what [God] has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works.
• Reflection: According to sacred text, humans are created with the capacity for goodness in their choices and actions. In times which too often feel heavy and heartbreaking, we need to focus on what is good in the world. We also seek to notice the good in each other. And we ought to start by akcnolwedging what is good about ourselves, and the ways we can affect the people and the community around us. Each day offers new opportunities to make a positive impact in the world.
• Spiritual Practuce: What is one ‘good work’ (which  could also be phrased as the ‘next right thing’) you can ‘catch’ someone else doing this week? Take time to appreciate when someone ELSE is doing something good in the world. Make sure they know that you notice. How do you feel when you focus on the goodness around you? How do others feel when you reflect on their good works?

SONGS:

• Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys: https://youtu.be/apBWI6xrbLY?si=ZcDnbQ2diziplcJC
• Good Day Sunshine by The Beatles: https://youtu.be/R9ncBUcInTM?si=XzhQroqWz0MyYIWF