TWELVE DAY OF CHRISTMAS (Day Seven)

                                                       The Seventh Day of Christmas
                                                           Sunday, January 1, 2012
                                        
                                        Understanding

I express understanding and compassion.

   As an instrument of peace, I seek to become skillful at understanding those around me. Through prayer, I develop the ability to understand the viewpoint of others, as I develop a deeper relationship with God.
   Peace is attainable in my life, in my community, and in the world. As I seek first to understand, I generate an atmosphere of peace around me.

Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people.            --1 Kings 3:9

reprinted from Unity's booklet Advent 2011 Your Journey To Christmas