Not everyone is like me.
Not everyone is like me,
nor should they be.
My journey is uniquely mine
and no one else's.
My perceptions are uniquely mine
and no one else's.
My understanding of God is uniquely mine
and no one else's.
My way of relating to God is uniquely mine
and no one else's.
The same is true of you.
So let's listen to others
and marvel at their
unique journey, perceptions, understanding, relating.
Affirm them,
and then, affirm and celebrate
your unique journey, perception, understanding, relating.
When we authentically, humbly, patiently sit with God
the universe opens up
and we see God everywhere and in everyone,
for Christ is all
and in all
(Colossians 3:11).
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