“We are like crayons… I may not be your favorite color, some of us are bold and vibrant, others soft and subtle.
While we may not always favor one another’s “hues,” God’s plan requires all of us to come together to complete His masterpiece.
For it’s in the blending of differences that the most beautiful pictures are painted. Imagine a single color trying to create a picture—it would be flat, limited, and incomplete.
But when colors blend, contrast, and harmonize, a breathtaking story unfolds. Our differences—whether in personality, talents, or perspectives—are not a hindrance but a divine design.
God calls us to look beyond preferences, pride, or division. Instead, He invites us to celebrate each other’s gifts and work together for His glory. The world sees His beauty most clearly when we act in unity, serving one another in love.
Don’t let comparisons or insecurities stop you from contributing your unique “color” to the picture. And don’t withhold grace from others whose colors are different from yours.
Together, with God as the Artist, we can create a masterpiece that reflects His infinite love and creativity.
Dr. Ziva Spangenberg
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