One of the things that I love about ministry and the work that I have had the opportunity to do on various trips, retreats, and within the church and community is that my eyes are continuously opened to how wonderfully unique each and every person is.
The book of Psalms reminds us that we are uniquely and wonderfully made. Each of us are made who were by God. None of us are the same, and thank God for that. Because we are different, we share the love of God in a different way. This is a good thing, this means that God's love is being shared in big and broad ways.
This also means that we are going to view and experience the world in different and unique ways as well. So, let us be gracious in words and in our receiving. The reality is that we are not always going to agree on things in life, we are going have our own experiences and conclusions, but the call to live in to the peace and grace of Jesus does not change or go away.
Please know that you are made who you are, bring God's love into the world in your own and beautiful way. May we all remember to continue to give that love when someone else's may look a bit different from ours.
God, help me to know that I am loved for who I am, who you made me to be. Help me to over that same love to others. Amen
Jay Kiel
