A Blessing to See People as Jesus Does

In one African culture,

People do not greet each with “hello;”

Instead, they say:

“I see you.”

Today, I bless you

To see people—to really see them.

To see people as Jesus sees them,

As people, not as objects

Or opportunities

Or obstacles,

But as people,

Made in the image of God,

The masterpiece of creation.

“There are no ordinary people,”

C.S. Lewis famously said

Because no one is a “mere mortal.”  (The Weight of Glory, 45.)

May you have Jesus’ eyes

For every person you meet,

Discerning something deeper

About their destiny,

Their truest, highest,

Identity.

And, maybe, instead of “hello,”

You’ll greet a friend or stranger

With a smile and

“I see you.”