A few days ago, I experienced two situations that caused me to feel unnoticed, overlooked, and even insignificant regarding the impact I desired to make in the lives of others. I must admit, my feelings ran to comparisons of lives with a gut punch belief that my life was not as important or impactful as theirs.
For the remainder of the day, I fought to remember my identity in Christ instead of my actions or others’ responses. Yet, by the end of the day, I was tired, frustrated, and believed I was not honoring God or making a positive impact in the lives of others, which are both my greatest desires.
The next day, I had a follow-up appointment with my surgeon regarding my recent knee replacement surgery. A woman who worked in the office continued to stare at me as if trying to imagine my face underneath the white facial mask.
After my time with the doctor, the woman came over to schedule my next appointment and saw my name. Tears began to flow from her eyes. She stated that she met me a year and a half ago when I was attending her church and doing women’s groups. She said that she read my book, “Damaged Goods” and each time we passed, I encouraged her in some way. As I handed her my business card and told her to contact me if she needed help with anything, she reminded me of how much I changed her life. She is now doing a woman’s group of her own at the church.
I don’t remember the woman or having conversations with her over a year ago. However, as I walked out of the hospital, God gently reminded me, “Charlotte, despite situations and other people, you are making a difference to Me and those I place in your path. Your worth is not based on your performance but your obedience to be used by Me in the lives of others.” Tears of humility and comfort came to my eyes.
I shared that experience to encourage you. Perhaps, you are feeling like something is wrong with you because outwardly you are not having the type of praise, success, or notoriety as others now. I get it. It sucks and the enemy wants to jump on that to cause you to believe God is not pleased or you are not being used for great things. Hang in there. In the bigger picture, God doesn’t care about how many social media followers we have, how much money is stashed in the bank, if we are a media influencer (whatever that is!), how famous we are, or how many books we have written. To Him, according to His Word, all of that will fall away and doesn’t mean a hill of beans. What matters only is what we have done for Christ in being used for His purpose in the lives of others.
You can do this!
Take care,
Charlotte
Dream Madly, Pursue Wildly, Trust Completely tm
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