Not Invisible

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Dan and I had a very strong sense of the Lord leading us to this area and church 5 years ago. There were a number of reasons that led us to that decision and we've definitely seen the Lord's hand in all of this and know it's been the right decision. 

I do have to say it's not been the easiest time and there are many days when I’m not quite sure what I should be doing and also feel a wee bit invisible. The culture here is very reserved, and we are not, so that’s a challenge. 

However, the Lord is using my experiences in this place and at this time to continue to mold me into a woman that He can use. I am developing perseverance as I press on. On the days I feel out of place, I press into the truth that my worth is in Christ alone. I'm continuing to discover that I need to get my eyes off others and myself, and keep them on the Lord. I'm learning that reservedness is not a lack of passion.

My experiences here have also made me more aware of making sure that I am being warm and welcoming to those around me even when I don’t always feel that I am welcomed.  

The Lord continues to mold me and sometimes that shaping is painful. I don't always like it, and at times, I resist. But I'm reminded that He uses all the experiences in our life to stretch and grow us into men and women that He can use for His glory. 

When I start to feel invisible or out of place, it is a reminder to me that I've gotten my eyes back on looking to people for my worth. It's also a reminder that my value comes from the Lord and that I am not invisible in His eyes. I am seen. 

I will keep following Him into the hard places and trust that I am being molded into the woman He wants me to be. That is a lesson we all need to learn. You are not invisible Your value comes from God and not from what others think or how they respond. 

It's not an easy thing to remember, but when we do, we will have an internal peace that keeps us secure. 

Comments

  1. ElizabethdJune 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM

    Is it really five years, Terri? You have done so much in that time.

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    1. TerriJune 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM

      Yes, it's actually been almost 5 1/2. We got here in January 2020. It's hard to believe it's been that long.

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