All children are special

“Each child is special and unique in their own individual way!” I frequently remind myself when working with children.

In raising a son and a daughter with my wife, it has been a constant lesson for me to not see our kids in my likeness.

Let me ask you: If you are a parent, have there been times when you wanted your children to be like you in some form? I’ve had the desire more than once. But I’ve also learned that I get into trouble when I outline what activities my children should like to do or not do. I have to back off and remember that they are God’s likeness, not my likeness. Then they are free to find their niche, and everyone is happier.

I enjoyed the video clip, "Raising small souls," brought to my attention by a reader this morning. The short show reminded me of how unique and special are each of God’s children. But as I watched, I also realized there are qualities and attributes we all have in common—our spiritual heritage from God that includes a common denominator of divine Love.

God is the one infinite individuality that all of God’s offspring express. Each of our individual natures, as children of God, traces back to one spiritual nature in divine Love that unites us in one.

So, in as much as I may excel in piano, my son in trumpet, my daughter in swimming, and my wife in horticulture, we’re all still one in Love. The human distinctions are not important compared to the spiritual commonalities. And when we remember this truth, we see that we’re all alike in the most important ways—in God’s way—as image of Love. And what we are spiritually is all that matters in the Big Picture of Life.