God takes suffering and brings from it incredible beauty, strength, resolve, and wonder. James Cone knew this. Sojourner Truth knew this. Harriet Tubman knew this. We all know this. It is written within us (cf Genesis 1:27). We have no excuse but to be heroes.

The image of God within us may be telling us we can be a whole lot more than we are.

How aware are you of the joy and peace that comes with the deliberate choice to see as God sees and work to bring that reality into your NOW?

What does prayer do?

We can work to make God’s voice louder than the dark words.