Something Revolutionary

“Something revolutionary happens in the heart when you recognize that every single person you will ever meet is made in the image of God.” – Jackie Hill Perry

This can be a difficult statement to live. It is much easier to dislike, blame or even hate someone we see as an outsider, bad or even evil. But if we are going to change the world, this is how we do it. Every person we meet is made in the image of God. Everyone.

Not everyone will be our best friend. But we can see the image of God within them, even if they do not.

There is blessing that says,

I/we love you,.

I/we bless you.

I/we appreciate you.

I/we behold the Christ in you.

Some groups change that last line to “just the way you are. I still say “I behold the Christ in you”, because sometimes we cannot see the Christ, the presence of God within ourselves. We are beloved children created in the image and likeness of God. All of us. Whether we believe it or live like it.