You are a child of God. You are a beloved creation, crafted by caring, intentional hands. You are a child of God simply because God has said it is so. Such a freely given gift has the power to transform who you are in the world and, therefore, transform the world, itself. Live with courage. Bring joy to all that you do. Connect with others and embrace the holy belovedness within them. Wherever you go and whatever you do, go and do so in the name of the One who calls you fearfully and wonderfully made.

Rev. Larissa Kwong Abazia is on staff at the Presbytery of Central NJ and consultant with the Vandersall Collective.