"See the likeness of God in each person I meet." Not just the ones we are happy to meet. Each person we meet. Hmmm...I don't know about you but, for me, this is perhaps one of God's most difficult requests. There are quite a lot of people who drive me absolutely nuts! The ones nearest and dearest to me are the ones who know how to push every button I have. They are the ones I've been staring at now for quite a good many years day in and day out. And I don't even see the God in them anymore most times.
That is not to say God is not there - I just don't take the time to delve far enough below the surface to excavate Him. Life is way too busy. My patience is way too thin. Both excuses, of course.
Today I began to try harder to see the God in those closest to me. It was pretty darn easy when my little toe-headed boys were much younger. So cute. So sweet. God bubbled from them. But now my children are 18-23. The ripples of God are definitely in each of them but He's wearing camo sometimes. And as for their dad, well, He sports a Ghillie Suit!
So I try. Today I try. Tomorrow I will try. I will think "mercy." I will think "compassion." And if I'm thinking them, maybe, just maybe, I'll say them, too.
~ Maureen
3/31/09 Respecting Others
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