Scripture: Proverbs 22:2
Rich and poor have this in common:
        The Lord is the Maker of them all.

Thought for the Day: On this day in 1863, for sale President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. In just 272 words (note to self: the Gettysburg Address is only 272 words!), he reminded people of the principles of human equality upon which this country was founded. Equality for all. It’s a very Jesus-like idea, you know? And while Jesus would never recommend picking up weapons to fight for equality (his is more a path of peaceful non-compliance), Lincoln’s sentiment in the address should certainly resonate with Christians. Perhaps more importantly, Lincoln’s words still speak to all of us who desire to be merely decent human beings.

The text of the Gettysburg Address and some interesting history—like the fact Lincoln’s two-minute speech followed a two-hour oration by a guy we never talk about, can be found in this excellent Wikipedia article.

Prayer: Remind us, Holy God, that we are all equal beings made in your image. What is good for one of us is good for all of us; what is necessary for one of us is necessary for all of us; what hurts one of us hurts all of us. Amen.