One Of God's Better People Apr 2026

Of course, being one of the "better people" often comes at a cost. It usually requires a level of sensitivity that makes the world’s sharp edges hurt a little more. Gatsby’s story didn't end in a sunset; it ended in the reality of a world that wasn't ready for his level of romanticism.

It’s high praise, isn't it? But it’s also uniquely vague. It doesn't say he was a saint, or a hero, or a genius. It just suggests that in the grand, messy lottery of human nature, this person ended up in the "better" column. The Beauty of the "Better" One Of God's Better People

In our world, the "better people" are the ones who refuse to become cynical. Of course, being one of the "better people"

They are the strangers who step in when they see someone being treated unfairly. It’s high praise, isn't it

There’s a line in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby that has always stuck with me: "He was one of God’s better people."

If someone were to describe you today, where would you land? We don’t have to be perfect to be "better." We just have to be willing to hold onto our humanity in a world that often asks us to trade it in for something cheaper.