This thought came to mind the other day…
What if each of us is a tiny sliver of a mirror that has been broken? And suppose the image that each and every human, collectively makes up, when put back together, is the face of God?
Does that change the way that I view others?
And what if the slivers most distorted from the break were treated in a way that saw them before the break, with love and care instead of, from the standpoint of behavior that is less-than? Would that make a difference?
Would that help us see that our reaction to others is what defines us as either sheep or goats (see Matthew 25:40)?
I’m honestly curious about this. I would love your feedback. Not only does this apply to those of us who have addicted loved ones whose behavior under the influence of substances is not representative of the person that they are, it applies to any situation. Let’s think about the current political climate where we divide and demean each other?
As I try to heal myself and my relationship to God, I know that I must also heal the image that I carry of others. This is not any easy task. But if I change the belief that I hold about ‘the other’ how will that change my attitude? Will it change my actions towards them?
Please share your thoughts…
to listen and have compassion and seeing God in each person
Yes! I often to to pause and remember this!