Goodness and God

As I wandered along the lakefront this morning, it struck me that in general I seem to look at the people around me and make a distinct mistake, I instinctively want to see them as good, kind, loving and trustworthy...in short as perfect examples of the goodness of God.

And yet what I was praying through as I walked was the struggle I have see God himself, Jesus, or the Father, as good, loving kind...etc.

I've been assuming that being made in His image we reflect way more of Him than we do, and at the same time considering God though the lens of all those relationships around me, and thier limitations.

I need  to turn what I see right way up. To recognize and grow in the knowledge of the goodness and love of God, and accept the falleness of humanity. To be accepting and graceful to those around me ...and rejoice in, be refreshed with and awestruck by the love of our Heavenly Father.