"He would have us understand that the noblest thing that ever He made is mankind.."
Julian of Norwich (Ch. 53)
The noblest, most beautiful, most honorable thing God ever made is humanity. We are the epitome, the apex, of His creative work. We are His ultimate masterpiece! We don't need to put ourselves down or think of ourselves poorly, for we are God's greatest work, and each person is individually an exquisite work of art that fascinates God endlessly! He is so delighted in us, His most beautiful creations! He is proud of us as a creator is proud of his masterpiece. He absolutely adores us, just as parents adore their newborn baby. He is captivated with us like a person is captivated by the one they love. We really bring Him endless joy and He couldn't be more pleased with us. God is a beautiful and perfect creator, and He makes no mistakes, never does inferior work: each of us is His beautiful and perfect creation. He truly thinks we are awesome, so let's think of ourselves as awesome, too! Let's look out and see each other as works of art, deserving of dignity, love, respect and honor. Let's see ourselves and every person as God's ultimate masterpiece in whom He is delighted and well-pleased!
"You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you."
Song of Solomon 4:7 (NIV)
A Person: Help me to see and value myself and others as You do!