Thank you for this. I know God led you to write it for a lot of reasons, but as I read it it seems that He had you write it just for me, and then He had it show up in my email just at the moment I needed it the most, to remind me that I only need the blessing of my Father, my Shepherd, to find my reason to walk in the world with my head up, and to make my heart full of gratitude and joy and love for others.
"What is it in a little girl’s heart that makes her long to be watched while doing something so mundane, something so unspectacular, as reading a book to herself quietly? It’s the same thing that resides in the heart of a grown-up. It’s a longing to be approved and favored. It’s a longing to be somebody in the eyes of a greater Somebody. It’s a longing to be secure."
I praise the Lord for the security he provides, My Audience of One, who loves me even bigger than you loved your little girl that day. I praise Him for the security of knowing that I am HIS adored daughter. Amen!
Good article. We are all subject to that kind of thinking as we pass through this life. I am pleased to report that it becomes less an issue as I moved into my 60s and 70s. It isn’t that I don’t care what others think about me. It is only that I see things from their perspective more clearly as I cast back my gaze over my shoulder and see me in the past.
Thank you so much for giving me a different way of understanding Jacob. I have always suffered insecurity and for many many years hid my true self behind a mask. After a very difficult season of wrestling ….. God literally wrestling my mask and self protection away from me ….. I am now secure and confident in who I am as His child. He truly set me free to be my real self. My soul is eternally grateful. I appreciate your posts and trust your teachings and observations. This one really hit home for me. I am eager to share it with many others who will benefit from it. Thank you !
Thank you Scott. I've struggled with this all my life (and still do), largely due the cross-generational traumas visited upon me by my primary caregivers in childhood.
When Jesus found me all those years ago (1988) He promised me peace (John 14.27) and to this day He remains faithful even as I continue to work out in my experience of life the depths of the shalom He freely offers.
Thank you for this. I know God led you to write it for a lot of reasons, but as I read it it seems that He had you write it just for me, and then He had it show up in my email just at the moment I needed it the most, to remind me that I only need the blessing of my Father, my Shepherd, to find my reason to walk in the world with my head up, and to make my heart full of gratitude and joy and love for others.
This!
"What is it in a little girl’s heart that makes her long to be watched while doing something so mundane, something so unspectacular, as reading a book to herself quietly? It’s the same thing that resides in the heart of a grown-up. It’s a longing to be approved and favored. It’s a longing to be somebody in the eyes of a greater Somebody. It’s a longing to be secure."
I praise the Lord for the security he provides, My Audience of One, who loves me even bigger than you loved your little girl that day. I praise Him for the security of knowing that I am HIS adored daughter. Amen!
Thank you for this post.
Thanl you for posting Scott, a lovely refreshing read.
Very relevant article, Scott. How have, and other readers, wrestled with God and received his blessing?
Good article. We are all subject to that kind of thinking as we pass through this life. I am pleased to report that it becomes less an issue as I moved into my 60s and 70s. It isn’t that I don’t care what others think about me. It is only that I see things from their perspective more clearly as I cast back my gaze over my shoulder and see me in the past.
Thanks for this post! It comes just in time for me, and I appreciate the encouragement.
Thankyou friend, for reminding me to listen for the voice singing over me. You do the same ok?❤️
Related to this. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for giving me a different way of understanding Jacob. I have always suffered insecurity and for many many years hid my true self behind a mask. After a very difficult season of wrestling ….. God literally wrestling my mask and self protection away from me ….. I am now secure and confident in who I am as His child. He truly set me free to be my real self. My soul is eternally grateful. I appreciate your posts and trust your teachings and observations. This one really hit home for me. I am eager to share it with many others who will benefit from it. Thank you !
Thank you Scott. I've struggled with this all my life (and still do), largely due the cross-generational traumas visited upon me by my primary caregivers in childhood.
When Jesus found me all those years ago (1988) He promised me peace (John 14.27) and to this day He remains faithful even as I continue to work out in my experience of life the depths of the shalom He freely offers.
What a wonderful post. Thank you!!!