Seeing Good in Others

God our Father,    the qualities I see lived out so well in some people    are a reflection of your own goodness,    and I know that I have much to learn from other people    who reflect your image and likeness  in different ways.    Inspire me to respect others fully as my equals,    seeing and loving in them what you see and love in them     Lord, we ask you to open our eyes     that we may value and appreciate all people,     recognising what we have in common     rather than focusing on what our differences might be.     Inspire us to distinguish between what is important and what is not,     and open our minds and hearts that we may always be people     of good will who bring life and joy to others.       Amen