In these 31 Days of October I am unpacking my learning from the book, Braving The Wilderness, by Brené Brown. She has been a favorite author for years. In this new publication she manages to build a sidewalk and curb in the wilderness where we can bravely tread.
How can we overcome the fear of not belonging? There is always someone wiser, more creative, smarter, more spiritual. Belonging is not acheived by being better than everyone else. That notion requires outside validation. Someone would have to agree that you are wiser and mre creative. Perhaps belonging comes when you increase the space around you. By that I mean, widen the circle of desire to understand.
Where are your eyes? Jesus admonished to have our eyes single to the glory of God. His glory encompasses a huge and vast space. Looking for His glory will bring understanding. Your neighbor is in His glory. The stranger at the street light is in His glory. Your estranged daughter is in His glory and his glory is bathing her with light so you can understand and see her. Everything and everyone belongs in His glory. Be not afraid, you belong.
Your words struck a chord of promise for me today. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Gabriele! It is easy, but not healthy, to look to others for a sense of belonging. It's important to remember to find it in God, and that we all belong with him.
ReplyDeleteBe not afraid!
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