Imago Dei

“Imago Dei” is Latin for “image of God”. A quick aside, it’s also the name of the church that was in the building before Grace took over the property

Before you achieved anything or proved yourself, God created you in His image. That means your worth isn’t based on your looks, abilities, or what others think. It’s something God gave you simply because you exist.

This is true for everyone. Every person you know, whether it’s your friends, strangers, or people you don’t like, they all carry the same dignity. And just like you it wasn’t earned, it was given.

But it’s easy to forget. Life can feel like a constant comparison, where your value depends on how you measure up. You either feel like you’re not enough or start thinking you’re better than someone else.

Imago Dei changes that. If you understand that worth comes from God, you don’t have to prove anything. You already matter. And if others are made in His image too, you can’t treat them like they matter less.

So, as you go about your week and look around your school and see all the different people you interact with, remember they are all made in God’s image. And if you start to beat yourself up because of something that happened, you are made in God’s image.

You are Imago Dei.