I See No Color The Enemy Can’t Divide What Refuses to Be Divided

I See No Color

The Enemy Can’t Divide What Refuses to Be Divided

Hey Family,

When I say, “I see no color,” I don’t mean I don’t see your beautiful differences. I mean your color isn’t what determines your worth.

Before I see your race, I choose to see your humanity.

Before I see your politics, I choose to see the image of God in you.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the words “racial divide.”

Whether those divisions come from politics, social media, history, culture, or outside influences, one thing is certain—

Division weakens people.

But as believers, I have to ask myself…

What does God see?

Does He see color first?

Does He see political parties first?

Does He see denominations first?

No.

God sees people.

He sees sons.

He sees daughters.

He sees hearts.

The greatest victory isn’t convincing me to hate someone because of the color of their skin.

The greatest victory is convincing me to stop seeing another human being as my brother or sister.

That’s when division wins.

I refuse.

I choose to see people the way Christ sees them.

My Aha Moment

As I am now transitioning into another chapter of my life—which I am so excited about—I recently had an Aha Moment.

There is a beautiful portrait that has hung on my wall for years. It shows a group of Black people walking together in the same direction, as if they are headed to church or perhaps to a funeral.

It is truly a beautiful portrait.

In my new home, I will not have enough wall space for this particular picture, so I decided to give it away.

I asked my neighbor, who happens to be White, to come by and take a look at it because I wanted to offer it to his family as a parting gift.

Now, keep in mind that the people in the portrait are Black.

My neighbor came into my home, and I directed him toward the picture. My son was also there listening to our conversation.

I didn’t think about the picture as being a “Black portrait.”

I simply thought it was a beautiful picture and a kind gesture to offer it to my neighbors.

My neighbor looked at it for a while and then said,

“Are you sure you want to give it away? Why don’t I just hold onto it for you until you decide what you want to do?”

He said it was a nice picture, but I could tell he was hesitant to take it.

I still didn’t think anything of it. I simply believed that he and his family might enjoy having the portrait in their home.

Eventually, he left without taking it.

Afterward, my son looked at me and said,

“Mom, why would you offer them a Black picture? They’re White.”

I told my son,

“I didn’t look at the picture as being Black and them as being White. I just thought they would like the picture.”

He said again,

“But Mom, they’re White.”

I looked at him and said,

“I don’t see color!”

He smiled and replied,

“I know.”

That is who I am.

I’m not sure about you…

But that is who I am.

I don’t see color first.

I refuse to look at my neighbors, coworkers, church family, doctors, lawyers, teachers, preachers, store clerks, restaurant servers, ministry leaders—or even the Lord Jesus Christ, our Messiah—through the lens of race first.

I choose to see people.

I Refuse to Join the Division

Our nation has become deeply divided politically, socially, and culturally.

That division has torn friendships apart.

It has separated families.

It has damaged relationships between neighbors.

And I refuse to jump on that bandwagon.

I choose unity where I can.

I choose love where I can.

I choose respect where I can.

I choose to see the person before I see the label.

Now, let me make something very clear.

I am a Black woman, and I love being a Black woman.

I honor the heritage God gave me, and I proudly identify as an African American woman.

But that is not the only thing that defines me.

My identity is filled with purpose, faith, experience, gifts, accomplishments, and strength.

I am more than a color.

I am everything God created me to be.

I Am…

I am a child of God.

I am a published author.

I am the Founder of iPublishub-Books.

I am a business owner.

I am a skilled Phlebotomy Technician.

I am a loving and devoted mother.

I am a woman of faith.

I am a leader.

I am a visionary.

I am an encourager.

I am resilient.

I am purpose-driven.

I am an inspiration to others.

My core values speak volumes about who I am, no matter where I may be in life.

My foundation is solid.

I don’t need people to remind me of my color when my foundation is built on who Jesus has declared me to be—

A child of the Kingdom of God.

My skin color is part of my story, but it is not my entire identity.

I Honor My Black Heritage

I do not deny my heritage or the great history of the Black community.

I honor my Black heritage.

I celebrate the sacrifices of those who came before me.

Their courage gave me opportunities they never had.

Their perseverance opened doors that I am now able to walk through.

Their strength deserves to be remembered.

I will never forget where we came from.

But while I am proud to be a Black woman, my race is only one chapter of my story—

It is not the whole book.

Here are five significant accomplishments that helped shape the Black community in America.

1. We Overcame Slavery Through Faith and Perseverance

Despite generations of slavery and oppression, Black Americans preserved their faith, families, culture, and hope.

Their resilience laid the foundation for future generations to pursue freedom and opportunity.

We are a people who refused to give up.

2. The Civil Rights Movement Changed America

Leaders and everyday citizens courageously challenged segregation and discrimination through peaceful protest, advocacy, sacrifice, and faith.

Their courage helped change laws and expand freedoms for generations to come.

Our voices helped expand freedom and equal rights.

3. Excellence in Education

Black Americans became educators, scientists, doctors, engineers, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and scholars.

They opened doors for countless others who came behind them.

Knowledge became one of our greatest tools.

4. Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership

From historic business districts like Tulsa’s Greenwood—known as Black Wall Street—to Black-owned businesses across America today, Black entrepreneurs have built companies, created jobs, and strengthened communities.

We didn’t just seek opportunity…

We created it.

5. Contributions to America and the World

Black Americans have made lasting contributions in medicine, military service, government, technology, sports, music, literature, ministry, business, and countless other fields.

Our fingerprints are woven into the fabric of American history.

Remember the Past, but Don’t Remain There

Please understand and hear my heart.

We should remember our history because it is part of where our story began.

But we cannot become trapped there.

We, as a people, have come a long way.

I refuse not to progress.

I refuse not to move forward into bigger and greater things.

I will never forget the past, but neither will I live with a mindset that keeps me bound to it.

I am not a slave to my past.

God has liberated us to be free—

Free in our minds.

Free in our communities.

Free in our nation.

Free to become everything He created us to be.

Unless we change the way we think about one another…

Unless we change the way we treat our neighbors…

Unless we learn to see our brothers and sisters as people first…

Unless we stop filtering everything through race and political identity…

We will remain stuck in the place of racial division.

And I refuse to stay stuck.

Who Are You Beyond the Label?

Please allow me to encourage your heart today.

Your skin color should not be the only thing that defines your true identity.

Ask yourself…

Who are you outside of your skin color?

Who are you outside of your political circles?

Who are you outside of your title?

Who are you when no one is watching?

Please answer those questions honestly.

Take time to evaluate yourself truthfully.

Let’s stop allowing labels to become the total definition of who we are.

Now, let’s be honest…

Yes, I see that you are Black.

I see that you are White.

I see that you are Chinese.

I see that you are Hispanic.

I see that you are Indian.

I see your culture.

I see your history.

I see your beautiful uniqueness.

But help me see beyond that.

Tell me…

Who are you?

What do you stand for?

What values guide your life?

How do you love people?

How do you treat others?

How do you serve your community?

Who are you today?

Who are you becoming tomorrow?

Who will you be in the weeks, months, and years to come?

Because long after people notice the color of your skin, they will remember the content of your character.

Let us become a people who are known for our faith…

Our integrity…

Our compassion…

Our courage…

Our service…

And our love.

Because the enemy can’t divide what refuses to be divided.

I refuse.

Let’s leave this world better than we found it—one conversation, one act of kindness, and one heart at a time.

Because the enemy can’t divide what refuses to be divided.

Until your next Aha Moment…

Grace and peace,

Lauretta Scott

Founder | iPublishub-Books

Publishing with Purpose & Faith