We need each other

This is another page from my ninth book called "Dear God". I was inspired to write this book after writing "I am voting for God" on my blog. It continues in that format. Short letters (or prayers) to God. It gives me an opportunity to write more and write to God at different moments in my life.
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Dear God,

I have come across this phrase and it makes sense to me. It is "umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu" which literally translates to "a person is a person through persons". It is a central tenet of Ubuntu philosophy. It is saying that I am because we are. It focuses on the interconnectedness of mankind. Similarly, Islam teaches us that we are tested when others are tested. We are tested through others. Another person's test is also our test.

I ask help from You for anyone who needs Your help right now. I ask You to guide those who have gone astray. Protect the goodness of the whole of mankind. No one left behind. Let us see the beauty in loving and caring for each other. Let us help each other. Reward those who help others. Make it easy for those doing good work in our communities. Let togetherness triumph over selfishness. Let the spirit of community bind us together. Let us see that we win when each of us wins. Let us use our gifts from You to serve others. You give us more, the more we give to others. I pray for our shared humanity.

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