Scripture: Philippians 4:8; Leviticus 19:32; Jeremiah 5:22; 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13

“Leviticus speaks of respect for the elderly, Jeremiah calls for respect for the ocean and the God who made it, and 1 Thessalonians emphasizes respect for those with whom you labor. Thessalonians goes a step further and asks us to be at peace with each other.” –Deborah Climer, Fruit of the Vine

Query: In whom or in what situations have you observed the character quality of respect?

God

dressed in universe

swishing and swirling

galaxies

stars polka dotting

God’s cosmic gown

quasar stellar-shine

undulating inside divine

spark

–Joann Renee Boswell, from “Cosmic Pockets” in Cosmic Pockets