An Affirmation

by The Rev. Donald S. Milloy

Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image…” (Genesis 1:26a)

We are those who are called “disabled.” We are those who are challenged, physically or mentally. We may hobble; we may not have voice, song, sight or sound. We may not be in control of our muscles or minds. Yet, we join together with each other, in and with our communities, as God’s daughters and sons.

We bear witness that we are made in the image of our parent-God and capable of being God-self to the world. We raise our voices and our bodies even though we may be incapable of doing so “perfectly.” We praise and proclaim the holiness of our parent-God who has proclaimed us holy by dwelling in us.

May we get beyond the stereotypes to be who we truly are, the presence of God’s Spirit in and for the world, a voice that speaks as clearly and as powerfully as any others and a reflection of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ.