Everyone wants to belong to something. To be included. No one wants to be an outcast. Loner. Bullied. Called “different.”
This past weekend Jo attended a Ladies Retreat at the church camp we send our kids. She was telling me about hearing a fantastic workshop speaker. This woman has had CP all her life and has struggled with fitting in. Bullied for her “difference.” But someone loved her and accepted her and showed her Jesus. During her workshop she asked the ladies to listen to a song. Jo played it for me last night. I like what it says so I am including it here for you to listen to. It is a new song and a new group to me, but the words spoke volumes. I’ve included two versions here for you:
One of just the video.
One with the lyrics in case you have difficulty understanding the words.
It is important to remember that everyone matters to God. Keep that in mind as you make your way through the week. Keep an eye out for the wounded one. The one no one wants to be around. The one who people look away from. I know I’m praying I do a better job of that myself.
Yes! We all belong to God.
Thanks for the inspiration, Bill.
Blessings!
You’re welcome Martha. I wish all could see and know that.
I was with two wounded women yesterday so it was time for me to listen and hear their hearts. One of them I had been pulling away from because of being frustrated at her constant interruptions when anyone else tries talks. Usually it’s negative what comes out of her mouth, it was yesterday about a few from our church. I know I need to get better at this for she is a child of God, loved as much as me. Good reminder Bill.
Yes she is a child of God and loved by Him but it sounds like she needs some loving advice from a friend who cares.