Our differences can unite us

God’s image

The image of love
different in each individual

We are similar, yes
yet vastly different

It is our differences
that can unite us
or
divide us
if in word or deed
it is not in the name of Jesus
to whom we give thanksgiving and praise

Our differences
separate us
not always to destroy
not always to build up

We are created
in the image of God
the image of love

 Love
is
tender
compassionate
kind
humble
gentle
patient
forgiving
uplifting

All are created in this image

But not all follow,
not all obey
The Master

Our differences --
they do separate us
not always to destroy
not always to build up

God’s wrath strikes
when our differences
become our destruction
and our personal, unique
likes and dislikes
become the only way to live

God’s image
is not perverted
is not impure
is not greedy
is not evil
is not hateful
is not divided

Our differences
the color of our skin
the shape of our body
the social or economic conditions of our land
age
housing conditions
work climate
health

These differences can separate us
or
bring us together

Jesus came
in the midst of differences
because of love
for us all

He came to show
True Love
True Compassion
True Gentleness
True Patience
True Forgiveness

He came to offer you
Salvation
Eternal Security
Hope forevermore

He died for you
He gave His life
He paid the price

Yet He lives!

and so can you

In the Image of God

Love.

July 7, 2012