March 21

I received an evaluation for an event which I recently attended and it made me pause.  How often do I evaluate what I do?  I tend to review what I have done or said, usually I'm hard on myself in the process.  But, do I evaluate?  Do I clearly try to find good as well as not so good in what I have done, or in what others have done?  It is so easy to tear down.  It is also easy to build up, but sometimes we go straight for what needs improvement, instead of celebrating what is wonderful already.

Gracious and loving God. please help us to see the good in who we are and what we do, the good in who others are and in what they do.  Help us to build one another up with encouragement and love. In Jesus' name, Amen.