God has woven humanity into a beautiful and diverse tapestry. Though we are unique in our personalities, our giftedness, and our thoughts and dreams, the essence of each thread is the same. Each individual person, each thread, has inherent dignity, immeasurable worth, and is worthy of love, but the Reign of God is revealed in the colors and patterns that God weaves together through our shared humanity. These relationships of love mirror the Trinity, the mystery of the eternal relationship of love.
We are all made for connection. We are beautiful.
Pause for a moment. What relationships do you have that bring you more fully to life? Who are you with when you feel like you can authentically be yourself?
Take some time to thank God for these people. If you feel like you do not have these types of relationships, ask for God’s help in cultivating and revealing them.
Complete this phrase as many times and for as many people as you would like:
Lord, I see you in (name of person).
Now, challenge yourself. Can you complete the phrase with the names of some people you would not expect or would not immediately come to mind?
Lord, I see you in (name of person).