Tell us about a time when you felt out of place.
Have you ever found yourself in a room full of people yet feeling completely out of place? Maybe it was a new job, a new community, or even a family gathering where you just didn’t seem to fit in. I’ve been there. 💭😔
I remember one particular time vividly. Everyone around me seemed to have everything together — their conversations flowed effortlessly, smiles exchanged warmly, and I, standing awkwardly at the corner, couldn’t help but feel isolated and invisible. 🌍👥 The sense of “not belonging” was overwhelming, and doubts started to creep into my heart. Was I in the right place? Did I have anything valuable to contribute? Why was I here at all? 🤔💭
But in the midst of that discomfort, a small whisper stirred within me — the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit. 🕊️💓 A verse I’d read earlier came to mind: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you” (Psalm 32:8). 🙏📖 Those words spoke to my heart as if God Himself was saying, “You are not alone. I’ve placed you here for a purpose.” 💪💫
With that promise echoing in my spirit, I took a deep breath and prayed silently, “Lord, help me to see myself the way You see me. Give me the courage to shine Your light even when I feel out of place.” And just like that, peace flooded my heart. 😌🕊️ It was as though the Holy Spirit wrapped me in a warm embrace, reminding me that my worth wasn’t defined by how others perceived me, but by who I am in Christ. 💖✝️
I started to engage, stepping out of my comfort zone, and slowly the atmosphere shifted. One smile led to a conversation, one conversation led to a connection, and before I knew it, I was no longer just “in the room” — I was part of it. 🌟🤝 God turned what felt like a wilderness into a place of growth and blessing. It wasn’t by my own strength, but through the Spirit’s guidance and the reassurance that I belonged to Him, no matter where I found myself. 🙌✨
Sometimes, being out of place is exactly where God wants us to be because it’s in those moments that we learn to lean completely on Him. When we’re weak, His strength shines through. 💪✨ So, if you’re in a season where you feel lost, remember — God sees you. You are not invisible. You are divinely positioned for a purpose. Trust in His timing and let the Holy Spirit guide you through.
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The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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