June arrives like a breath of defiant beauty—colorful, bold, and necessary. Across the world, people are standing up to say, “I belong. I matter. I am here.” And yet, in this same season, there’s an unmistakable atmosphere of resistance—an effort to silence voices that don’t fit into someone else’s narrow definition of worth. Whether it's politics, religion, or culture, too often people are shamed or erased simply for being who they are. In a world where the pressure to conform is loud and punishing, it’s easy to begin questioning your own value. But there is a deeper truth that can’t be legislated away or shouted down: you are made in the image of God.
The psalmist writes, “For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:13–14). This ancient affirmation remains powerful in today’s world, where too many are told—subtly or overtly—that they are less than. These words don’t just offer comfort; they offer resistance. They declare that every life, every identity, every story is sacred. You don’t need to fit someone else’s mold to be worthy of love or dignity. You were never meant to be anyone but yourself, and that self is wonderfully made.
So if June feels like a mix of celebration and struggle—if you’re trying to hold joy in one hand and weariness in the other—know this: you are not a mistake. You are not too much or not enough. You are seen. In a world that often seeks to erase what it fears or misunderstands, choosing to embrace your full self is an act of courage—and a spiritual truth. You are not just acceptable; you are sacred. Let this season remind you: you carry something divine, and no one can take that away.