dailydatewithgod

We tend to clump the concept of difference as either a good or a bad thing.  It is rare when our perception classifies different as simply reality.  We do not like simplicity.  We do not find it dramatic enough.  We lean towards making lots of noise, venturing in a million directions.  Differences can be celebrated without being considered anomalies.  Differences can be embraced as part of the deal.  Some of this comes from our biological need to belong.  We fear being perceived differently because we think it will make us separate.  Some of us focus on the separate elements of differences so it makes sense the fear would arise.  God calls us to a whole different perception of differences.  We are all made in the image and likeness of God. Everyone of us.  We forget this because we have our own image of what we think God looks or acts like.  God created differences among us so we could get a taste of the limitless possibilities of God.  Acknowledging the differences is about embracing the totality of reality.  Welcoming things that are different instead of fearing them is an opportunity to demonstrate and be a part of the power of love.  Love does not fear.  Love is the opposite of fear.  When we are stuck in the perspective of fear of difference we are called upon by our hearts to approach them differently.  We are given an opportunity by noticing the fear and not buying into it to practice the capacity of our hearts.