Every little girl wants to join
To be a part.
To feel accepted.
And then we grow up.
Into women.
Who want to join.
To be a part.
To feel accepted.
As a missionary or third culture kid, those moments often seem few and far between.
Who am I?
Where do I belong?
I think what's funny though is how that is really the heart cry of all of us, especially us girls.
Can I just be me?
Will that be safe?
Will you love me in spite of the prickles and spines that you see in me?
From blogging to small groups to Sunday church service
From the car pool club to the home owner's association
It seems like there is never-ending opportunities...
To feel scared
To be rejected
To risk being unloved
Or...
To find a kindred spirit
To heal a wound
To bridge a gap
To know that I'm okay.
Will I take the leap....and just join in?
Will you?
I've been a little quiet in this space over the summer. Just life. And tough decisions. And HUGE question marks have made life seem a little overwhelming. I have even backed away from my favorite girlfriend-cyberspace-meetingplace. As my soul soaks in His mercies, His graces, His presence, His love, I hope to open my heart up here again. I miss it. And I miss YOU....all you lovely readers and bloggers who share this journey with me. Thank you for praying for me, for us as we navigate through the scary feelings of the foster care certification dance, baby longings, dealing with chronic pain....and more. Your presence, spoken or quietly supporting, means the world!
32 comments:
I love you 5 minute Friday :) a great join :)
Love your words and am so glad you're back for this Friday's word. Great write.
Stopping by from Five Minute Fridays. It's very true what you say about our fears of joining in with others. Good post.
That is so true... I can honestly say growing up a military brat that I never felt completely accepted wherever I lived. My bff was really someone elses, usually someone she grew up with instead of me - who was just there for a short time... But it all made me who I am - a daughter of my God most high who completely accepts me for who I am. So happy I joined Him for eternity! :)
My heart has been displayed in this, can I just be n be safe.....
Glad to find your good and true words here this Friday, friend. Love you!
Just love your heart, Lindsey. Praying for you, friend.
Beautiful words, welcome back!! Such poetic truth.....yes, yes, amen, friend. See you next Friday, perhaps . Strength in your journey as you lean into Him.
It is so true that we never outgrow the desire to be accepted. I've read that it is the number one need we all have. It's a wonderful thing when we can accept each other in all of our differences. I think it's what God would have us do.
Praying for you as you continue to soak in His mercies--(love that!) Your words are necessary and beautiful, I miss you, but I am SO glad you are pressing in to Him. We'll be here whenever you are ;) XOXO
My kids are third culture kids, and I needed this reminder to guide them in belonging and joining and trust.
Thank you for your hopeful and honest words...praying God will continue to guide and comfort you as you lean into Him.
Love your words and the heart behind them. Joining can be scary and vulnerable, and the flip side is being left out and just longing...glad you are back in this community, and sharing your heart.
What great words!!! I was the one fearing rejection, abandonment and aloneness. I was so scared that I wouldn't be accepted that I pretty much created the person I thought people would like. I masked up!
Since venturing into the blogosphere, I've felt loved and accepted. I truly believe it was where His good work began in me, the work of embracing who He created me to be and living it out. To His glory, I've met kindreds such as you.
So thankful...
Me too! Thank you, @facebook-100000929691815:disqus!
Thank you, Alia! I really appreciate the encouragement!
It's crazy, isn't it? And oddly comforting to realize that we all feel that...takes the pressure off in a lot of ways....Thank you for stopping by!
It is definitely a "different" way of growing up...and you are right...in the end...it teaches you so much and you value your relationship with God in such a unique way.....Thank you for always being real and open with me here and for your encouragement! We DO Have a lot of history in common!
Thank you, Annie...my constant source of encouragement! #LoveYou
Thank you, Jenn! You, too, are a treasure!
Thank you for the welcome back....so nice when you are away and then you begin to feel like...what do I say, I don't fit in, my writing isn't good enough, and whatever else the devil tries to shout into your ears....Thank you for your encouragement!!
It IS a wonderful thing! The past few years the Father has been teaching me SO much about grace...for myself and for others....
Thank you for your words...sometimes we need that friends-validation!
I have missed you guys too... "We'll be here whenever you are..." <-- THAT means THE WORLD to me!!
Kim...I am so glad to be able to encourage you here...it is definitely a different journey, but so world-view bursting at a very young age. I am thankful for that all the time...
P.S. Can you tell me your site URL? I can't seem to link over via your pic/name here on Disqus.
Thank you so much...your grace-breathed prayer is well received in my soul!
Thank you, Tresta....it IS hard and good. I appreciate the welcome back...it really means a lot!
I, too, have found a place in the blogging world that made me feel like I belonged somewhere...and then I got away this summer and jumping back in felt scary again...like somehow I wasn't good enough. But I did it anyway and everyone has been so warm and inviting! Thank YOU for being such a faithful encourager....as well as sharing your open heart with me here.
Oh, you're speaking my language, Lindsey!! You're welcome. I appreciate you reciprocating in our online friendship. Looking forward to ALLUME!!! We must make time to sit and talk.
Thanks for asking:) I'm in the process of changing over from blogger to wordpress, so you can try either www.findtimefortea.com or www.kimberlyanncoyle.net.
I loved this post! It's amazing how often I let the risk of rejection & all things negative---all of which are purely figments of my imagination until they actually occur!--outweigh the potential rewards when it comes to joining. When you join the circles that are best for you, you will indeed find kindred spirits, love and more.
(I can't remember why I didn't comment last week. But, better late than never maybe?? ha ha)
Thanks, Sabrina! I love having you hear no matter WHEN it is! "When you join the circles that are best for you, you will indeed find kindred spirits...." How true and beautiful that is! That one resonates deep in my soul!
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