Belong

We all have a longing to belong.

My mom always teased me because even in high school I would worry about whether I would know someone the first day of school or have someone to eat lunch with.

I've never been one to do things by myself socially.  In fact next month, I'm going to a wedding in Florida and the thought of not knowing anybody there except the bride (who will be just a teensy bit preoccupied) terrifies me.

Why do I have this fear?

Is it lack of confidence?  Am I too dependent on others for my own happiness?

Why is it so important to belong?  There's a stigma with being on the outside, with being a loner.  Belonging denotes a sense of acceptance.

Here's the cool thing.  There is a place where everyone of us belongs.  That is in God's kingdom.  He has an unbelievable amount of space and an infinite ability to love all.  He wants us all to be a part His "inner circle."

"Inner circle" sounds kind of exclusive, huh?  It is, and we are ALL invited to join.

We all have a place we belong.  It's as simple as that.

I'm praying for those who haven't found their sense of belonging yet.


 Linking up with Lisa-Jo for today’s writing prompt.