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Encouragement for the Overlooked
Darcie Fuqua
We were born to live in a community, riding the ups and downs together. No one likes to be overlooked; even the most introverted person residing off the grid, one sitting in sweats and reading a book, needs human connection. When others fail to notice us, it can emotionally deplete us. It can cause us to withdraw and retreat, especially when we feel the offense is intentional.
When I mentioned that I was writing this article to my husband, he looked at me wide-eyed and asked if I felt overlooked. "Do you feel overlooked by me?" he asked. My response, combined with a typical southern woman's mean mug, was, "No. It is not always about you." We've been married seventeen years, y'all. What can I say? I went on to explain that several times in my life, I've felt unseen, overlooked, or passed over in different relational areas. Some instances have seemed intentional, while others are just part of life.
The beautiful thing about life's trials is that they drive compassion deep into your blood. And although you can never step in the shoes of someone else's challenging experiences, your heart can bleed with them. You can embrace them warmly, sit with them, and listen. It gives you a different perspective, a more down-on-your-knees, humble level.
Whether you have been overlooked in friendships, relationships, sports, careers, or especially by the church, rest in the fact that you are never ignored by Jesus. Friend, I know we aren't sitting on the same couch, but consider this my giant teddy bear hug for you. I may not be able to see you, but I know the One who does, and I pray these bits of encouragement give you restored hope.
God Sees You When No One Else Does
Among the many names of God that describe His perfect character, I find El Roi to be one of the most comforting. It means "The God who sees me" (Genesis 16:13). While you may feel invisible, know that God sees you. Hagar was the woman in the Bible who attributed this name to God, and she is the only character in the Bible to name God. She was pregnant and alone in the wilderness, running from Sarah's cruelty and jealousy when the angel of the Lord visited her (Genesis 16). Friend, there is no place on earth you can ever run from God's compassionate presence.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Hagar was so worried and anxious about her life. She was a mistreated slave and all she knew to do was to run. It didn’t help her to run but it gave her a watershed moment with you. You showed her that you saw her struggle and that she could trust you to bless her without removing the struggle for her. Teach me that lesson too. It’s easy for me to get so caught up in my struggles that I forget that you’re the God who sees me. I think I must tell you what’s going on, so you’ll remember to help me. You already know everything about my life and its challenges. You are the God who sees me, and you are working everything out for my good and the blessing of others too. Since I know you see me, I will run free on this day like a boy who knows his father is at the park with him.
AMEN
A Prayer for Peace during the Holidays
By Lynette Kittle
“Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger’’ And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests” - Luke 2:11-14
Peace is a high commodity these days. Desired by the masses, found by few. Often individuals believe if they can gather wealth, family, and a prominent position, peace will come. Yet most find that it is not something that comes through other people, possessions, or social status. Peace is not something we can create on our own or find in worldly endeavors. So how do we find true peace, and why does it seem so unattainable on our own and through our own efforts?
Where Does True Peace Come From?
Because of God’s great compassion and tenderhearted loving kindness toward us, He sent us a priceless gift and the true source of everlasting peace, knowing we could never gain it on our own. While the world cries out for peace and gathers leaders of the world to try to negotiate for it, true peace only comes through one person, Jesus. As the Prince of Peace, He is the only person to ever walk on worldly soil who has the power to bring peace to the earth.
As Isaiah 9:6 describes Him before His birth, “For to us a child is born, to us, a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Because He is the only source of true peace in the world, He promises us, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27).
Peace That Chases Fear Away
The peace Jesus brought to earth calms our hearts and chases every fear away. Our hearts no longer have to be troubled by the evil taking place in the world today. When the peace of God is present in our lives, fear cannot consume us or stand up against it but must back down; it must leave us alone when we trust and take refuge in Him.
Psalm 91:4 describes the security we experience when we find our peace in God. “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Also, Proverbs 3:24-26 explain some of the blessings and benefits we receive through remaining in His peace. “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.”
Let’s pray:
Dear Father,
Although the world is in chaos, with confusion, unrest, and fear, unraveling more and more with each coming day, You, O Lord, are steadfast and faithful, the One I can always turn to find true peace. So today, I’m turning towards You, asking for Your peace to fill my heart and mind. Help me to look towards You rather than today’s headlines.
When fear tries to arise within me, let your peace chase every fearful thought away from my heart. Help me not to be anxious about anything but in every situation, to turn to You with prayer, petition, and thanksgiving with my requests, so that Your peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6,7).
Thank you, Father, for promising to keep me in perfect peace when my mind is steadfast and trust in You (Isaiah 26:3). Help me, Lord, each and every day to be secure in Your care over my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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