I felt the need to write a post about this because I am sure there are plenty of people who have or currently feel rejected, alone, disconnected, left out, unloved, misunderstood, forgotten, and invisible among their friends and family.
Starting from elementary school to now I could never keep friends. Especially being a young kid, children would always figure out ways of why you weren't allowed to be in the "group" anymore. So, being around family has always been an escape for me because I could be myself and be assured that I was loved, accepted, and thought of from time to time.
Recently I was having a discussion with family about my thoughts on not being able to find people my age or with the same mindset that would "just get me!"
We all want to surround ourselves with people who make us feel accepted or like a family member apart from family! We all long to make special connections with people to feel like we belong, it's a part of human nature.
So back to my epiphany moment! I guess you can say all of these years I have held this weight of all the times I've felt left out, forgotten, and rejected by friends or people in general. I had this aching feeling to meet people I could connect with and become lifelong friends with. So while listening to this song it really allowed me to stop and think about my longing for something more. Many times God has spoken to me through worship music since it's always been a passion and outlet of mine, and after listening to this song it completely changed my mind set.
"I am the Lord your God, I go before you now
I stand beside you, I'm all around you
Though you feel I'm far away,
I'm closer than your breath
I am with you, more than you know
Come to me, I'm all you need
Come to me, I'm everything"
Jesus loves me, thinks of me, accepts me, and notices me! I'm not invisible to His eyes...
Although I can't explain why this has always been a trial for me and many other people with feeling somewhat neglected by friends, I want you to know that we are set apart. God has so much more in store for us than simply "fitting in". We are not alone or invisible because the most important person EVER sees me & you, and the great thing is that our best friend isn't going anywhere and will never abandon us. He will love us forever and ever and is preparing a new heaven and earth for us. He died for us to have a relationship with Him. One that can never be broken.
I really wanted to get this message out there because so many times the feeling of being unloved or under appreciated has caused many to commit suicide, and that is not the answer. The answer is drawing closer to our Lord and savior. In those times where you feel down and lonely go straight to God. He loves you and appreciates you more than anyone you will ever meet in this world. Long for Jesus the way He longs for you, for that is the only relationship that will satisfy us fully.
So enough babbling and here is the amazing song with amazing lyrics!
"cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter5:7
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3
"My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." Psalms 42:2
I hope anyone who reads this has been blessed and know you are loved.