God, there are times when we are so concerned about ourselves that we don't think of others. 

We ask for the gift of your Spirit that we may grow in awareness of others: noticing when someone is unhappy, sensing when someone feels cut of or isolated, knowing when to say the right word, expressing thanks and compliments, being thoughtful when someone is ill, giving words of encouragement, helping someone to feel welcome, realising when someone needs an opportunity to talk. 

May we grow in sensitivity towards others.

Amen.