Common Good

Sunday into Monday takes us into primary elections. Comments overhead are about how tired people are of the repetative ads. The overload might be enough to make some tune out. While it may not seem like the one voice of one vote in the many voices of political ads makes a difference, voting always makes a different for the common good. Yes, we vote to express our opinion. Yes, we vote to register our individual voice but just as importantly we vote because collectively voteing create the good that we call democracy. Christians help create the common good in our congregations, communities, and, through our participation in government.

Sunday into Monday spiritual practice is to appreciate all the ways you participate in a common good that is bigger than you are. You create more than our individualistic perspective by being part of a whole. Do you experience the common good in your household, in your school, in your workplace, or congregation? Where does it touch you in your relationship with Christ when you listen and share your own opinion. Where does it stretch you to build an idea or project based on the collective wisdom of your congregation's leadership instead on the leverage of a few? This week, look for God's presence in the common good.