“With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this: Our Father in heaven…” -Matthew 6:9
The wallpaper image on my computer is a picture of me and my daughter sharing a laugh. While the photo is now five years old, it brings me joy to see the delight on my daughter’s face. Despite selfie culture, I have relatively few photos of myself. As the mom, I’m most often behind the camera, or to be quite honest, avoiding the shot!
Jesus invites us to an intimacy with God in prayer. The familiarity of address reminds us that we are God’s beloved children. God delights in us, and we share family traits with God.
Today, notice the pictures you have around you– on your wall, in albums on the shelf, the camera roll on your phone. As you take in your image from times recent and long ago, consider the ways that you are an image bearer of the divine. How does your life reflect your connection with God? Where have you seen the face of God in others?
Creator God, may I notice the sparks of you in those I greet today. And, may I reflect the goodness of your created order in my way of being. With each photo snapped and glance in the mirror, may I remember I am your beloved child, fearfully and wonderfully made. Amen.
some comfort and joy 
It’s good to be reminded to see myself as created in the image of God and dearly loved, but also to KNOW that the other person is created in God’s image and dearly loved also.
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