There is nothing more depleting to a person’s state of mind than feeling like they are on the outside looking in—standing on the edge of a cliff, staring into the abyss of rejection.
Many young people long to be
part of the “in-crowd,” to belong among the popular kids at school. But this feeling doesn’t disappear with
age. Adults experience it too—especially
in the workplace, when someone else is chosen for a promotion or recognized
instead of them. Being overlooked can
feel just like being picked last in a game, left out of a group project, or
chosen last in P.E. The sting of
rejection runs deep, no matter how old we are.
In that longing to belong,
some people gather with others who feel the same—searching together for
identity, acceptance, and meaning. Yet
in that search, many settle for less than what their hearts truly desire. What they are really longing for is
connection, identity, and a place where they are fully accepted—a sense of
family.
The truth is, rejection is
never our reality with God. No matter
who we are—young or old, athletic or not, confident or insecure—we are fully
seen and fully loved by our Creator. His
arms are always open, inviting us just as we are.
God’s love is so great that
even if you or I had been the only person in the world in need of saving, Jesus
would still have given His life for us.
That alone speaks volumes about our worth to Him.
God doesn’t hesitate to choose
us. When we turn to Him, He welcomes us
immediately into His family. We are no
longer standing on the edge, wondering if we belong. We are chosen. We are included. We are part of something eternal.
Through Jesus, we are no
longer outsiders—we are members of God’s family, walking with purpose,
identity, and belonging. We are no
longer looking in from a distance; we are fully known and fully accepted.
We are His. WE ARE SPECIAL.
Written by,
Papa Boyd
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