We are made in his image. 

Alright, that didn't impress you did it? But allow me to explain. 

What that means is that every single one of us (and I do mean every single individual on this earth) has something beautiful within us. And you, yes you, you are beautiful. Because the God that created you is beautiful. And that person you so dislike? And that guy that swears like there's no tomorrow? And that horrible sinner you wonder why is he even in church? They are beautiful too. Yes, you got me right. 

I believe that God has put a little facet of himself in every person he creates. And so in some way or another, we reflect a little aspect of our Creator. All our personalities are specks of who he is. And if you thought a single person was interesting, or deep, or quirky, or (insert whatever description here that makes a person unique) wait till you meet this God that made ALL of them. 

This brings two after-thoughts (or more if you would like):

1. Maybe that's why God delights in the unity of his people. Because when we come together, all those specks in each of us meet and explodes into a stunning kaleidoscope of breathtaking beauty. 

2. We gotta learn to find that beauty in others. I refer to people simply because I think it's hardest to find beauty in human beings, because sometimes it tends to be covered under so much muck and grime that all we see is 'bad', 'ugly', 'unholy', 'gone case'. But his beauty is reflected in every single thing he has created - that includes every human being, along with the stars, the seas, the mountains, and yes, everything. 

So... go find it! Seek it relentlessly, and in so doing, find yourself seeking the God of beauty, and knowing and delighting in him more and more. 

I praise you  because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Psalm 139:14